How can I update a Sub-task status when the parent Story status changes?

Question

I would like to update any sub-task status to a status. The sub-task status default is in backlog. When the Story updates to Selected for Development, I would like the sub-tasks to also update to Selected for Development (it's actually a different open status, but I can take care of that). I do not see a post process for sub-task status in the transition detail screen. Is there a method to do this?

Bill Rachilla · Answer

Then, it probably should be an optional post function of the transition process? That's why, I believe the post function options are offered, it's just not a selectable item. Obviously, there's a need, or it wouldn't be in a paid version of Jira Suite, I guess.

Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Answer

No, in most cases, people don't want to assume that just because a story starts, the sub-tasks automatically follow.  It's perfectly valid to have a set of sub-tasks that have not been looked at, even though their story may be well be quite a long way through its own process.  So Atlassian have never put this sort of automation into Jira, and you need extensions to cover it.

Bill Rachilla · Answer

Anyway to do such a simple item without paying more?