How can I associate an existing Jira plan with a program in Advanced Roadmaps?

[Toya G_]

I created a plan recently, but it’s showing up under “No program.” I’d like to have it grouped under the correct program, is there a way to do that from the plan?

[Joseph Chung Yin · Accepted solution]

@Toya G_ -

It is my understand that the concept of "Program" is not the same between Jira Data Center vs Jira Cloud.

In the Data Center env, you can create a program to group different AR plans, however it is not possible with the Cloud env.  

There is a concept named "Program" in the Cloud env, but it is for your existing Plan.  Please review this advanced planning feature reference (NOTE: it is only available as part of Jira Cloud Premium and Enterprise subscription)

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/what-does-the-program-board-show/

Please advise which Jira env are you using at this time?

Hope this helps.

Best, Joseph Chung Yin

[Toya G_]

Thanks for the response. I believe the link you shared refers to the Program Board, which is different from what I’m referencing.

To clarify, I created a Jira Plan (as in an Advanced Roadmaps plan), and in my organization, when we go to View all plans, the plans are grouped by Programs. My plan is currently showing up under "No program", and I’m trying to figure out how to get it to appear under the correct program grouping like the others.

[Joseph Chung Yin]

@Toya G_ -

Ok, it seems you are referring to DataCenter (server) env and not Atlassian Cloud env.  If this is correct, then you can click on the "Create" button when you access the "View Plans" option under the "Plans" menu option from the top nav menu bar.

You will be able to see there is an option for one to create "Program" to group different plans together.

Please note that this functionality is not available in the Atlassian Cloud env.

Kindly advise what env are you working in.  

Hope this helps.

Best, Joseph Chung Yin

[Toya G_]

I'm not entirely sure which environment we're using, but we do have the option you displayed in your screenshot, so it seems like we may be in the Data Center environment.

That said, my plan was already created before I became aware of the Program structure. I’m now trying to add an existing plan to an existing Program, rather than doing it at the time of creation.

Is there a way to do that after the fact?

[jengoree]

Yes, you can. Go to Manage Plans in Advanced Roadmaps and click on the Program you want to add the plan to. On the Program screen, click on the three dots next to the program name, and click Configure. There under Source Data/Connected Plans, you'll see a list where you can check a checkbox next to the plan you want to add. If you don't see this option, you may not have appropriate permissions on the Program to do this and will need to talk to the Program owner.

[Toya G_]

That worked!  Thanks :)