Update custom field value with Current_DateTime fails to display

[Chris Volker]

We have JIRA Suite Utilities Workflow Post-Functions installed. We've added a post function that calls for a field to be updated with the %%CURRENT_DATETIME%% value but when tested, it fails to update. The fix is to remove the field from the post function, then re-add it again. Is there a known issue to cause this behavior?

[Chris Volker]

This is Jira 6.38 with JSU of 1,4.9. The function was "Update Issue Custom Field" to %%CURRENT_DATETIME%%. (i.e., now). I'm thinking this may be brought on by the need for a system reindex, but this could be a need to update to 1.4.10. So far following a system reindex, the error has not reappeared in the environment. Thank you.

[MikeyS]

Chris, what version of JIRA and JSU are you using? Also, what is the custom field type that you are trying to update?

[MikeyS]

What order are your post-functions in?  Is this post-function being called before your re-index?

[Chris Volker]

I needed to make a clarification, on two points.  One, the post function IS called before the re-index in the PF.  Secondly, I have just completed a System level re-index due to other issues,  (I probably should have been more clear) but there may be a connection.  Once again I will make an update once a test is complete!

[Chris Volker]

Thanks Mikey, I did check this, and yes, that may be the case.  We completed a re-index, and I will do some additional testing and verify that the PF will work with this function and post a result to confirm the behavior is not repeating, this may be of help to other users.