How do I configure my Jira project to use a unique workflow scheme for each component defined?

[Jason Bernas]

How do I configure my Jira project to use a unique workflow scheme for each component defined?

For example component A would use Workflow A.

Component B would use Workflow B.

[Jeroen Poismans]

Hi and welcome to the community!

Workflows can differ in a different project and for another issuetype. Those are basically the 2 options. 

If you want slightly different approach within a workflow, based on components, you can try to achieve this with conditions (hiding for component A and showing fro component B).

If that is not enough, really consider creating a separate project / issue type for both, because then clearly they require a different process.

Jeroen

[ahsanriaz]

In Jira, workflows are attached to issue types, not components. You can still achieve “component-specific” behavior in two ways:

Option 1: Single workflow with branched paths (same issue type)

Build one workflow that contains separate paths for each component (e.g., A-path, B-path).

Add conditions/validators on transitions so only issues with the matching Component can use that path.

(Optional) Use automation on issue create to set the initial status based on Component.

Option 2: Multiple issue types mapped to different workflows

Create separate issue types per component (e.g., “Bug – Component A”, “Bug – Component B”).

Map each issue type to its own workflow in the Workflow Scheme.

Use Automation on issue create to detect the Component and change the issue type accordingly.

Recommendation:
If you want a pure native approach and clear separation, use Option 2. If you prefer to keep a single issue type and don’t mind a more complex workflow (or using apps like ScriptRunner/JMWE for conditions), use Option 1.