Cross-project epic backlog visibility issue

[Amruta]

Hi all, new member here.

Scenario: I have multiple projects, Project-A (main project), Project-B, Project-C.

In Project-A, I have created Epics. I’ve linked tickets (Improvements/Bugs) from Project-B and Project-C to these Epics in Project-A using the Epic Link field.

The linked issues correctly appear under “Issues in Epic”. However, these issues do not show up in Project-A’s backlog or board view.

I want all issues linked to Project-A epics (even from other projects) to:

• Appear in the Project-A backlog
• Be visible in the board/whiteboard view

Question:

1. Is this possible with native Jira configuration?
2. If so, what is the correct way to set up the board filter or JQL?

[John Funk]

Hi Amruta - Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

A couple of things - first, you should be using the Parent field instead of the Epic Link field as that field has been deprecated. 

Second, the board being used must have a board filter that includes all of the projects. Something like project in (Project A, Project B, Project C) ORDER BY Rank

[Arkadiusz Wroblewski]

Hello @Amruta 

Jira boards are driven by their JQL filters, not epic relationships. Linking Project B and C issues to a Project A epic won't automatically display them on Project A's board. Simply expand your board's filter JQL to include the other projects (e.g., project in (PROJECTA, PROJECTB, PROJECTC)).

Just ensure you have permissions for those projects and that their statuses are mapped to your board columns so they can render.

Best,

Arkadiusz🤠😎