JIRA custom field: How to make it mandatory

[Jeffrey Luna]

Hi JIRA experts,

Good day!

I would like to ask if there's an option to make a custom field mandatory when creating an issue? We are using JIRA 7.6.3.

Thanks,

Jeffrey

[fran garcia gomera · Accepted solution]

Hi @Jeffrey Luna 

In my experience, using many different fields configurations ends being a mess (I guess if you do it thinking carefully, documenting, etc it can work fine)

I use JSU, but for that simple requirement there are free add-ons that can save you, i.e. 

AM Utils

[Jeffrey Luna]

Thank you @fran garcia gomera

I will try to explore AM Utils. For now, I created new field config scheme and still validating if it works and don't affect other screens.

[fran garcia gomera]

Field schemes is going to work without problem, just be careful to have everything well documented and organised for further maintenance, it can become a pain in the....

[Jack Brickey · Accepted solution]

Yes. The best way is to use a Validator on the Create transition in the workflow. Edit the workflow, open the Create transition and click on Validator then add Validator. Use the custome Issue field required function.

[Jeffrey Luna]

Hi Jack,

Thank you for the reply. I am not able to see the validator for custom field. Please help. Thank you!

[Jeffrey Luna]

[Jeffrey Luna]

I believe we need to install the JSU (JIRA Suite Utilities) to make it work. How about creating new field configuration schemes? Thank you!

[Jack Brickey]

Sorry I misspoke here. Use the Field required Validator. Yes add JSU.

[Jeffrey Luna]

Thanks @Jack Brickey

I will try this one also. For now, I created field config schemr and still validating if its going to work fine. 

[Denise_Wuethrich_beecom_products]

Hi, Jeffrey. 

AM Utils is also not free. It has free trial. But like JSU, you need to buy the app.

JSU can configure workflows without coding and has an easy-to-use interface that eliminates tedious coding and time-consuming testing, debugging, and error-fixing. You may also easily create field conditions that won't affect other screens. Perhaps you could find out more on this link:  https://confluence-apps.beecom.ch/display/JSU/JSU+Configuration+Guide

[Jeffrey Luna]

Thank you for the information @Denise_Wuethrich_beecom_products

For now, I created new field config scheme and still validating if it works and don't affect other screens.