Can i move a sub task to backlog or future sprints

[Raj Gopal Mahato]

Hello,

i am unable to move a sub task to backlog, what is the best way to do this?

[Annie@DevSamurai]

Hi @Raj Gopal Mahato 

In Jira, sub-tasks can't be moved directly to the backlog since they follow the parent issue's status. Here’s what you can do:

1. Move the Parent Issue to Backlog: This will bring all linked sub-tasks to the backlog too.

2. Convert to Standard Issue: Convert the sub-task to a standard issue temporarily, move it to the backlog, and convert it back if needed.

Alternatively, consider using a Kanban board where sub-tasks are easier to manage directly.

[Raj Gopal Mahato]

Thank you @ann 

[Trudy Claspill]

Hello @Raj Gopal Mahato 

Welcome to the Atlassian community.

For purposes of Sprint management a sub-task remains assigned to the Sprint to which its parent issue is assigned. You can't move the sub-tasks to sprints or to the backlog separately from moving its parent. You would need to move its parent, which will move all the child sub-tasks at the same time.

[Raj Gopal Mahato]

Thank you.