What does a Case linked to a Checkout provide?

Linking a case to a checkout gives the agent direct visibility into the order details, which speeds up resolution.

What is a common use case for Case-to-Checkout linking?

Common scenarios include payment failures, shipping problems, charging errors, and refund or return requests, all of which need order context.

What benefit does the bidirectional integration provide?

The bidirectional link lets agents take action on the order from within the case interface, and changes are reflected in Commerce Cloud without manual updates.

Case, Checkout

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Definition

A Case (Checkout) in Salesforce Commerce refers to a support case that originates from or is related to a checkout transaction in Salesforce Commerce Cloud. It links the customer service issue to the specific order or checkout session, allowing service agents to view transaction details, payment information, and order status alongside the case for faster resolution.

Real-World Example

the IT director at Vertex Global uses Case, Checkout to scale their operations using the Salesforce platform. Case, Checkout gives them the infrastructure and tools needed to support new business requirements, handle increased data volumes, and serve a growing user base without compromising performance.

Why Case, Checkout Matters

A Case associated with Checkout is a support case in Salesforce Service Cloud that links to a specific order or checkout session in Salesforce Commerce Cloud. The link gives the service agent immediate access to transaction details (line items, payment status, shipping information, totals) right alongside the case description and conversation history. This shortens resolution time because agents don't have to switch systems or ask the customer for order numbers.

Linking cases to checkouts is most common in scenarios like 'my payment failed', 'my order didn't ship', 'I was charged the wrong amount', and 'I want to return an item'. The bidirectional integration means the agent can act on the order (issue a refund, update shipping, cancel the order) from within the case, and any changes are reflected in Commerce Cloud automatically. For organizations running both Service Cloud and Commerce Cloud, this integration is one of the highest-value ways the two products work together.

How Organizations Use Case, Checkout

•Vertex Global — Set up automatic Case-to-Checkout linking so any case created from their Commerce site carries a reference to the exact order. Agents see the order details instantly when they pick up the case, cutting average handle time by about 25%.
•NovaScale — Built a custom action on the Case page that lets agents issue a refund directly to the linked Checkout without leaving Salesforce. Refunds that used to take a multi-step manual process now happen in one click.
•Wanderlust Travel — Uses Case-to-Checkout linking for booking modifications. When a customer's flight is cancelled, the linked case shows the original booking with all the details, and the agent can rebook or refund without re-asking the customer for their reservation info.