Automating Linked Issues with "has to be done after"

[Rthomas]

Hi there! I am having some trouble getting this automation set up, and searching ""has to be done after" link automation with multiple links in JIRA" isn't very SEO friendly so here is my question.

Our current workflow is: Issue A is tagged as "has to be done after" Issue B and is moved to "Blocked". Issue A will Reopen once Issue B is Resolved. My problem arises when Issue A "has to be done after" Issue B, Issue C, and Issue D.

Is there a way to have automation verify that all issues that "have to be done before" are completed before transitioning?

I hope that makes sense?

[Ste Wright · Accepted solution]

Hi @Rthomas 

Just in case you're still looking for a solution, yes this is possible!

The rule will look something like this...

• Trigger: Issue Transitioned
  • To Status = Done
• Condition: Related Issues Condition
  • Related Issues = Linked Issues
  • Link Types = has to be done before
  • Condition = Are present
• Branch: Related Issues
  • Type = Linked Issues
  • Linked Type = has to be done before
    • Branch-Condition: Related Issues Condition
      
      • Related Issues = Linked Issues
      • Link Types = has to be done after
      • Condition = All match specified JQL
        • JQL = status = Done
    • Branch-Action: Transition Issue
      • Destination Status = Open

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A few notes on this rule:

• The Branch allows you to reference Issue A, even though Issue B/C/D will trigger the rule
• Within the Branch, the Condition then checks all linked issues of a specific type are complete. If not, the Action will not trigger

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Let us know if this works for you!

Ste