# Processing an Exchange

<p class="callout warning">This process may only be managed within the full CMS, and not via the POS. </p>

When an item is returned, it may be marked as 'exchange required'.

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<p class="callout info">The journey is similar if the Return is managed through the [RMA ](https://bookstack.iconography.co.uk/books/returns-aka-rmas "Returns (aka RMAs)")process</p>

### New Sales Order

Processing a return marked as an exchange will create a new linked Sales Order.

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This new Sales Order will be created without any Products and the User will need to add Products accordingly.

### Transfer Payment

There will be a payment discrepancy on any Sales Order with a returned line - this will be flagged as Refund Pending.

If the 'Transfer' button is pressed, it will transfer that balance to the linked Sales Order.

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This will then display on the new Sales Order as a credit.

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