Issue type is a sub-task but parent issue key or id not specified. (issuetype)

[Rachel Alexander]

I'm trying to create a Story with a Sub-task underneath it. 

Firstly, I have a Lookup issues action. Based on that condition, I want to create a Story, then create a Sub-task and have the created Story as the Parent of the Sub-task.

I've tried:

• Setting the Sub-task Parent as 'Current issue'
• Using smart value {{createdIssue.key}} as Sub-task Parent

Neither of these worked, got the audit log error message: Issue type is a sub-task but parent issue key or id not specified. (issuetype)

Are there any other suggestions out there or have I missed something?

[Trudy Claspill · Accepted solution]

Hello @Rachel Alexander 

One way to address this is by creating a branch after you create the Story.

In the Sub-task creation set Parent to Current Work Item, or use the smart value {{issue.key}}

[Rachel Alexander]

This is really helpful to know, thank you!

Unfortunately it was a typo that did it for me so now the way I've done it also works!