This is a giant bug. If it shows zero stock, a customer shouldnt be able to order. I understand the work around is enabling tracking, but if you are able to set a number for inventory tracking in the app, then it should automatically turn-on tracking. nothing in the inventory line means you have an endless supply. my 2 cents. It takes too long in a fast paced environment to log in to the dashboard or weebly store to manage the item tracking/inventory. Most of us would like to be able to do it in the app on the fly.
I have already put this in as a feature request. The items should be automatically "tracked" to prevent this or not be allowed to purchase if the there is no stock.
Some people have items that don’t require inventory and I get that. Like a soda fountain. You never run out. But we need an easy solution.
this is Squares temporary fix:
https://www.sellercommunity.com/t5/POS-Feature-Requests/idb-p/POS-Beta-Feature-Requests
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