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Linking issues from a CSV import

Shanavash Mohamedismail
January 13, 2026

Hi all,

I've ran into a problem showing the relationship between issues. "Blocks" relationship.

  1. My Import is a CSV from external import.
  2. This means the relevant fields that I have that's unique: Issue ID, Issue Type, Outward issue link (Blocks).
  3. attached the sample screenshot of the error message that i receive.

Screenshot 2026-01-14 095006.png

 

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Shanavash Mohamedismail
January 13, 2026

Hi @Trudy Claspill

It’s resolved. i found the solution and it’s worked as we expected. 

Thanks 

Brant Schroeder
Community Champion
January 13, 2026

@Shanavash Mohamedismail Can you share the solution to help others?

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Shanavash Mohamedismail
January 14, 2026

Hello Team,

While linking issues in Jira (such as parent tasks, sub-tasks, or other issues) using relationships like “Relates” and “Blocks”, please ensure the correct CSV format is used.

Below are the steps to import issue links through a CSV file. In this example, we are linking ABC-1, ABC-2, and ABC-3 using the link types “Relates” and “Blocks”:

Prepare the CSV file in the required format (as shown in the reference example).

 

Issue Type

Issue Key

Issue ID

Summary

Blocks

Blocks

RFS Year

Description

Parent ID

Task

CF-15188

1233456

Test 1

CF-15067

CF-15086

2526

Testing 1

123456

Story

CF-15185

7865546

Test 2

CF-15092

 

2526

Testing 2

7899123

Navigate to System → External System Import → CSV.

Select your project.

In the field mapping screen, use the search bar and type “Link ”.

Select the appropriate issue link types (for example, Link “Relates”, Link “Blocks”, etc.).

Map the child relationship correctly as required.

Refer to the attached screenshot for guidance.


Screenshot 2026-01-14 131346.png


Ensure all values are mapped properly, then proceed with the import.

Please make sure all fields are reviewed carefully before importing to avoid any linkage issues.

Thank you.

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Trudy Claspill
Community Champion
January 13, 2026

Hello @Shanavash Mohamedismail 

Welcome to the Atlassian community.

Please provide an example of the data you are importing, and the column-to-field mapping you specify for the during the import configuration.

Are you trying to create subtask through this CAV import?

If so, do the parent issues already exist in Jira or are you trying to create those during the import also?

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