When an order for inventory items is fulfilled, in Microsoft Dynamics GP the items are reviewed to see if there is available stock to fill the order for the line item. If there is no available stock, the user may select one of the following options:

a. Sell the balance

b. Override shortage

c. Back order all

d. Back order balance

e. Cancel all

f. Cancel balance

g. Distribute

Required:
Describe what each of these choices would accomplish on the line item (inventory item being ordered) where there are not sufficient quantities to ship all the items ordered. Describe why companies may select to use each of these options.