What is the difference between 'discontinuing an auto-renewable subscription' and 'remove it from sale'?

Before discontinuing an auto-renewable subscription, remove it from sale to avoid additional sign-ups and renewals. We recommend timing the removal of your subscription to be equivalent to its duration. For example, you should remove a one-month subscription from sale at least 31 days before you discontinue the subscription service.

What is the difference between 'discontinuing an auto-renewable subscription' and 'remove it from sale'? They look the same.

https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-subscriptions/set-availability-for-an-auto-renewable-subscription/

What is the difference between 'discontinuing an auto-renewable subscription

The above statement indicates your intent ie you no longer wish to offer a specific auto-renewable subscription for sale in your app.

remove it from sale

That is the action you need to take to fulfill your intent. Be sure to follow all recommended steps in the link you mentioned before removing your subscription for sale in App Store Connect.

What is the difference between 'discontinuing an auto-renewable subscription' and 'remove it from sale'?
 
 
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