Is it possible to allow the Create transition of a workflow to have the option of two statuses?

[Gabriella Orazio]

I'd like to give my team the option to create new issues either in "Backlog" or "Groomed". The first, default transition of my workflow is currently set to "Backlog", but I haven't been able to duplicate or branch that transition to optionally allow "Groomed" as a first step.

I understand that I can automatically transition post-creation based on certain criteria, but it would really be much simpler if the team just had the option of either Backlog or Groomed.

There must be a way, right? And I'm sure it's something really simple and I'm just missing it.

[John Funk]

Hi Gabriella - Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

How have you groomed something that isn't even in your backlog or you haven't even created it yet? 

[Gabriella Orazio]

While I'm appreciative of the attempt at a critical thinking exercise, it is totally, entirely possible to groom a ticket while you're creating it if you set your mind to it! And if that ticket is now your highest priority item (like it's a P1 submitted via integration) then it doesn't need to fight the other backlog items for attention.  

So with your question now answered, are you able to answer mine?

[David A]

Hi @Gabriella Orazio 

Its possible in Jira Cloud! You must use global transition in Groomed Status ( <--All) Then you could choose between both status in create Screen.

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(I can create in Backlog or Asignada Status)

 I hope this help!

[Gabriella Orazio]

Thank you so much for your helpful reply - I appreciate it!

Unfortunately, I don't want anything to transition to Groomed except Create or Backlog. Adding Conditions makes for a poor User Experience, as depending on which platform (or even which screen) you're creating from, it's not at all clear to the end user why a Status is available but then errors.