How to block a transition when a ticket has not passed through a given state ?

Question

In Jira server, I would like to know if it is possible to block a transition when a ticket has been at a given moment in a given state before its current state (Not necessarily in the previous step, but during all the life of the ticket).

Thank you for your help.

Nath

Nath_p6kp5g · Answer

Hi ClaireYang,

Thank you very much for the help! That's exactly what I want.

Nath

PD Sheehan · Answer

This can also be done with the ScriptRunner add-on if you happen to have that available.

Using the "Simple Scripted validator" (or condition if you prefer to not even show the transition button).

/* The Issue must not have been in Status Draft at any point before its current Status */ 
import com.atlassian.jira.component.ComponentAccessor 
def changeHistoryManager = ComponentAccessor.getChangeHistoryManager() 
def issueChanges = changeHistoryManager.getChangeItemsForField(issue, 'Status') 
!issueChanges.any { it.fromString == 'Draft' }

ClaireYang · Answer

Hi Nath，

Do you have JMWE add-on? With this add-on, there is a workflow condition "Previous Status Condition". It may meet your requirement.