WIP limit on Backlogs

[ScrumPoint]

We want to be able to put a WIP limit on my KanBan or Scrum Backlog.

It could help with a small backlog instead of an ever growing one. 

Could be working the same as the - set constraint - column on the boards.

Is this possible ?

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @ScrumPoint 

One of the challenges with the constraint limits for Jira boards is that they are not enforced; instead they provide a visual indicator of violating the min/max constraint.  That is probably meant to help the team discuss the root cause of the symptom rather than have people believe the tool handles it.

Similarly, keeping a smaller backlog is helpful to prevent stale stuff.  Consider discussing with your team how to improve your intake and refinement processes to prevent the backlog getting too large.  For example: maximum number of items, number of items based upon X times capacity, aging limits, "best buy" value expiration, etc.

Kind regards,
Bill

[Aron Gombas _Midori_]

There is no such thing as WIP limit for backlogs.

You could maybe periodically execute the JQL query that powers the board and check if it return more than N issue. If it does, then send out notifications. It should be doable with Automation for Jira.

[G subramanyam]

Hi @ScrumPoint welcome to the Atlassian community.

Please be informed, you can limit the WIP through this navigation if not explored already. I believe you have board permission to access the path.

Board settings >> Columns >> Check the min. and max. box in every column and you can set the WIP limits.

Please find the screenshots of the same.