Changing issue status automatically for linked epic

[aynura.nasibova]

Hello! We use Jira Software server.

It is possible if the user changes the status one of the task from "To Do" to "In progress", then the status of the epic will automatically change from "To Do" to "In progress". And when all tasks done then the status of the epic will automatically change to "Done"

Thanks for regarding!

[Radek Dostál · Accepted solution]

You might be needing a plugin to extend your post-functions. JSU has a "Linked Issue Transition" function with which you would be able to automate this:

https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/5048/jsu-automation-suite-for-jira-workflows?hosting=server&tab=overview

https://confluence-apps.beecom.ch/display/JSU/Linked+Transition

There are of course other plugins, JSU is however widely used.

You might be able to get this done with the free version of Automation for Jira (Lite): https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1211836/automation-for-jira-server-lite?hosting=server&tab=overview

Not 100% sure though if you might not be needing the paid version, but I think it should be possible with the free version too.

[aynura.nasibova]

Hello @Radek Dostál thanks for helping!

The Automation for Jira (Lite): https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1211836/automation-for-jira-server-lite?hosting=server&tab=overview

for Jira Service Deks, not for Jira Software unfortunately(

[Radek Dostál]

I know for a fact it works for JIRA Software :)

[aynura.nasibova]

@Radek Dostál you are right, but the function we need is paid(

[Radek Dostál]

Off, I was kinda hoping it would be in the Lite.

I don't know of any other free plugins that do related issue transitions, I checked the marketplace for workflow utilities but didn't find a free one either (at most just cheaper than JSU). Maybe I overlooked something, but just didn't find one in the few minutes I spent there.

What plugins do you have installed, maybe something could be done with them by a chance? For example if you'd have something which works with listeners (GroovyRunner, ScriptRunner), you would be able to do something with a little bit of coding.

Must say though that I can only recommend going that path if you have an admin team comfortable developing and maintaining groovy scripts. It can put an overhead as API changes over time and as project configuration change too - anything hard-coded gets deprecated eventually. Generally if the automation can be done script-free that's always the better option.

[Denise_Wuethrich_beecom_products]

Hi,  @aynura.nasibova 

This JSU video shows you exactly how to make a parent issue close automatically when all of your sub-tasks are closed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bu76MdsZb8&list=PL2TfeADo7Fq8tIVpvA8r8brZCmcA3N77e&index=8

Hope you have fun watching it! :)

Do subscribe to the beecom products Youtube channel to see more of these how-to videos for JSU.

[aynura.nasibova]

Hi @Denise_Wuethrich_beecom_products thanks for helping!Do you know of a plugin that costs a little less?

[Asha Gomez]

Hi @aynura.nasibova ,

I believe the below link gives an Idea how to find solution for this issue,

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/35468017/is-there-a-way-to-automatically-change-epic-state-to-done-when-all-the-linked-st

[aynura.nasibova]

Hi @Asha Gomez unfortunately I can't to find a postfunction of the workflow of type: "Set Field Value to constant or Groovy expression". Maybe do you know any way?