Why does Fishbowl say "Cannot close short an order with a status of"?

You cannot close or reduce this order while it's in its current status. Check the order's status—orders that are completed, shipped, or invoiced typically can't be modified.

Fishbowl: "Cannot close short an order" — Israel Lopez Consulting

What it means

When you attempt to close or reduce a sales order, Fishbowl prevents the action if the order is in a status that doesn’t allow modification. Typically, orders in completed, shipped, invoiced, or other locked statuses cannot be modified or reduced.

What to check

Order status: Open the order and check its current status displayed in Fishbowl. This is usually what’s blocking the close-short action.
Fulfillment and invoicing: Verify whether the order has been partially or fully shipped or invoiced—these states typically lock the order from further modification.
Alternative workflows: If you need to undo or adjust this order, check whether Fishbowl requires a different process (credit memo, reverse order, etc.) rather than direct modification.