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Set an existing Epic as the Parent of a new story created

WB February 4, 2024

Hi there,

I have an existing automation that will create a new story and link it to an existing Epic using "Epic Link".
I am now trying to do the same using the Parent field but I can't find the Epic name to choose from the dropdown options.
Appreciate any help on how I can do that. Thanks.

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Mayuresh Kamble
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February 4, 2024

Hi @WB ,

Try to use this in the Additional fields section of the automation under More options:-

{
    "fields": {
        "Epic Link": "<EPIC KEY>"
    }
}

 Regards,
Mayuresh

WB February 5, 2024

Hi @Mayuresh Kamble ,

The field that I wanted to set is Parent.... so I tried the suggested method for the Parent field instead as below.
{

"fields": {

"Parent": "<EPIC KEY>"
      }

}
I encountered the error message "Error while parsing additional fields. Not valid JSON."

 

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February 5, 2024

Hi @WB ,

Please use the "Epic Link" field it will populate the Parent field automatically.

WB February 6, 2024

Hi @Mayuresh Kamble ,

I am currently using the "Epic Link" field. Thanks.

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February 6, 2024

Ok great!, Please accept the answer if it helped you.

WB February 8, 2024

Hi @Mayuresh Kamble ,

The current automation is using "Epic Link" field already i.e. there is no change.
I was trying to use "Parent" field instead as it is the field to replace "Epic Link".

Thanks very much for the suggestions

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John Funk
Community Champion
February 4, 2024

Hi WB,

You can't connect using the Epic Name, you will need to use the Key of the Epic for the Parent field value. 

WB February 5, 2024

Hi @John Funk ,

How can I see the Key of the Epic? I can only see the fields below. 

Jira fields.png

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John Funk
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February 5, 2024

You should be able to use Parent.

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