Link a newly created issue to any other issues with same field value

[Rob B]

Link a newly created issue to any other issues with same field value.

Issue Created > Link Issue > IF JQL = "X"

Ive been trying to use JMWE post function but cant do it.

[John Funk]

Hi Rob,

Below is an example of an automation rule I use to do the same thing. The field in common is Account Name. Also add any Conditions needed after the Trigger step. 

[Rob B]

Where is this automation option John? We have Jira Workflow Toolbox and Scriptrunner

[John Funk]

So sorry, just now realizing that you are on Data Center/Server. Automation for Jira would be an add-on. 

[Rob B]

I have automation on projects

[John Funk]

Then you should be able to do that. Go under Project Settings and then Automation. 

[Marc -Devoteam-]

Hi @Rob B 

Where are you executing this action in a post-function of the create step of a workflow?

You could do this with an automation rule.

But in a post-function, use the JWME "Link issues to the current issue" option , configure the link logic and add a conditional execution, like;

issue.get("customfield_12345")?.value == "A"

[Marc -Devoteam-]

Hi @Rob B 

Automation can be found on space and global level.

Go to the space settings to get to automaton for the space. Via The System option, you can go to Global administration.

On space level, all automations created are scoped to the space on global level, scope pof a rule can be defined from multiple project or to all

[Rob B]

Sorry im using Jira - Are you talkin about confluence? thanks

[Marc -Devoteam-]

Hi @Rob B 

No I'm talking about Jira.

If you can't access automation that means, you are not a space and/or Jira admin.

Oh, if your tags on the request are correct, you don't have automation. Version 7, there is even no support on this version anymore

You will need to update or see how to achieve this with scriptrunner.

Reach out to the support department for scriptrunner if needed, but they might tell you to update your instance as well.