Creation of bug and creation fields

[Kasper Post]

Hi 

I'm fairly new to JIRA - So I apologise for the newbie questions.

1) Is it possible to create the following topology  

                    EPIC

              Story, Story

            Bug, Bug, Bug

Sub-bug, Sub-bug, Sub-bug

In my current setup, I'm not able to create a Bug under a Story. I'm only able to create a Sub-bug or sub-task.  

2) If Point 1 is not possible

Is it possible when clicking  "Create issue" to have the option to link to a story and by ticking "create another" keeping that link without re-selecting it for the next issue?

Currently, my only option is to create an Epic, put an epic link into a story.
Then I create a bug. Once the bug is created. I go into the bug click "more" > Click "Link" and find the Story I want to link my bug too. This is quite an irritating process. 

Kind Regards

Kasper 

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Accepted solution]

No.  The hierarchy in Jira Software is Epic, Issue and sub-task.

You will need apps if you want to allow more complexity.  Be warned that if you do add more complexity below Epic, most people will get confused by it and you usually end up in a complete mess.

[Kasper Post]

Hi Nic,

Thank you for the prompt response.

Is it possible regarding link creation? I'm trying to describe in point 2. 

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

No, you need to be thinking about the links you enter, not just linking everything automatically.

[Kasper Post]

Thanks.

[Niranjan · Accepted solution]

Hi,

As @Nic Brough -Adaptavist- rightly mentioned, it is recommended to keep the hierarchy as simple as possible. Plugins like Structure can help you to achieve the hierarchy that you are looking for, but would make it more complex. A well-planned linking between issues should help ideally.