Subscription Scheduled Tasks
Background jobs for subscription order processing and management
The Subscription scheduled tasks handle the processing of recurring subscription orders, creating pending orders based on subscription schedules.
Available Tasks
| Task | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Process Subscription Orders | Create pending orders for active subscriptions based on their schedules | Delta |
Overview
Subscription tasks manage the recurring order creation workflow:
- Order Generation - Create pending orders based on subscription cron schedules
Common Use Cases
Recurring Orders
Use Process Subscription Orders to automatically generate orders for customers with active subscriptions, based on their configured delivery schedules.
How Subscriptions Work
Subscriptions use cron expressions to define order schedules. When the scheduled task runs:
- Active subscriptions that are due for their next order are identified
- Pending orders are created according to the subscription configuration
- The subscription's next order date is updated
Recommended Schedules
| Task Type | Recommended Schedule | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Order processing | 0 * * * * (hourly) | Regular processing of due subscriptions |