Epic above Feature.

[Eric Roetenberg]

Hi,

By default, the Epic work type is linked to the Epic hierarchy level (level 1). However, we now also have Feature at this level 1 and want to place Epic above Feature. Is this possible?
So:
2 Epic
1 Feature
0 Story
-1 subtask

What alternatives are there to create this situation? We have already replaced all epics with features.

[Michael Yaroshefsky - Visor for Jira]

HI @Eric Roetenberg I think you will need to create a custom issue type (call it Super Epic, or Real Epic) and add this above Feature in the heirarchy.

I guess whether or not this will be pain is whether anyone already has lots of Epics (using the default epic issue type)?

[Olga Cheban _TitanApps_]

hi @Eric Roetenberg !

yes, this is possible with Jira Plans (formerly Advanced Roadmaps) - the functionality that is available with Jira Premium and Enterprise plans. it allows you to add custom work types above Epics (or anywhere else) and build entirely custom hierarchies. 

As for how exactly this can be done, I wrote an article Advanced Roadmaps Hierarchy Configuration Guide. Please see it for more details.

If you have a plan below Jira Premium, you won't have access to this feature. In this case, you can consider third-party solutions from the marketplace. 

I hope this helps!