how to configure stream, issue and Task in a project

[Shibu JOHN A]

I would like to set Action Type hierarchy in my Project like Stream- Issue- Task - Subtask .

Thus I would like to know How I can create a Stream on top of Issues in a Project 

[Pramodh M]

Hello @Shibu JOHN A 

Welcome to the Community!

Find the below steps for the configuration of the Issue Type Hierarchy

Additionally, you need Jira admin permission for the below steps

1. Access Jira Settings:
   • Go to Jira Settings > Issues
2. Navigate to Issue Type Hierarchy:
   • In the left column, select "Issue type hierarchy"
3. Add a New Hierarchy Level:
   • Click on "+ Create level" at the bottom of the menu
   • Name the new level "Stream"
   • Place it above the existing Epic Level
4. Create a New Issue Type:
   • Go to Jira Settings > Issues > Issue Types
   • Click "Add issue type"
   • Name it "Stream" and choose the standard issue type
5. Associate the New Issue Type:
   • Return to the Issue Type Hierarchy
   • Use the dropdown in the "Jira issue types" column to associate the new "Stream" issue type with the "Stream" level
6. Adjust the Hierarchy:
   • Organize the levels in this order: Stream > Epic > Story/Task > Sub-task
   • You may rename "Epic" to "Issue" if desired
7. Save Changes:
   • Click "Save changes" to apply your new hierarchy

Implementing the New Structure

Once you've set up the new hierarchy:

• Create Stream-level items for high-level project goals or initiatives
• Use Epics to break down Streams into manageable chunks
• Create Tasks (Stories) within Issues to represent actionable work items
• Use Sub-tasks to break down Tasks further as needed

Remember that this customization is only available in Jira Premium and Enterprise editions. As a workaround, you may need to rename the Epic issue type to "Stream" for team-managed projects since custom parent issue types are not supported in that project type.

Let me know how it goes!

Thanks