Is there a way to date planning in JIRA so subsequent date changes cascade down

william.foster

Is there a way to date planning in JIRA so subsequent date changes cascade down to the linked and child issues. 

I am attempting to be able to set a project up that can be cloned. once dates are missed, changing the completion date or start date will flow though tot he other tasks and issues so that I do not have to set each date on each line. This would show the Gantt chant dates move back or up and dates move. Is this possible in JIRA? If so how?

Petter Gonçalves

Hello William,

Welcome to Atlassian community!

There are two possible options you can use to properly copy your date fields value from a parent to sub-task/linked issues, one using only JIRA workflow and another using a third-party App:

 

1 - There's a workflow post function in JIRA application that might help you with your need, however, it has some limitations.

You can configure the Copy Value From Other Field post function in your workflow transitions (Project settings > Workflow > Edit) in order to set your sub-task dates with the values set in the parent issues. Here are the limitations:

- This post function only works for Sub-task issues and cannot be applied to linked issues as you mentioned

- Since post functions can only be triggered upon issue transition, you will need to restrict your date fields to be editable only in the transition screens, not allowing your users to edit it directly from the issue view.

 

2 - Use Automation for JIRA app

This app provides you with a set of possible automation rules which can easily achieve the exact scenario you are needing with no limitations. This would be your Automation rule:

 

Let me know if this information helps or if you have any questions about the proposed options.