Sub-task requires Epic Link but system does not all Epic Link for sub-tasks

Megan.Munro

I created a new sub-task issue type called "Design Bug". When I try to create and save a new design bug, it fails to save and I receive an error saying "An Epic Link is required to create a Story, Bug or Task" (which implies it is registering the issue type as a Story, Bug, or Task). To resolve this issue, I tried adding Epic Link to the design bug screen & field configuration, but then I receive an error saying "A subtask cannot be assigned to an epic"(see image attached for reference of both error messages)

I have tried to retrace steps and remove Epic Link from the design bug screen & design bug field configuration, but that did not help. The design bug screen is definitely included in my issue type screen scheme. 

Does anyone know why it is processing the issue type incorrectly? 

Jack Brickey

issues of type sub-task should not show under any 'create issue' screen. Sub-tasks are created from the detailed issue view of an existing task/story. Given you are receiving two conflicting errors I have to wonder if you have two issuetypes named "Design Bug", one as a task and one as a sub-task. Referencing your first image, you should not see "Design Bug" in the dropdown of the Create issue screen.

Can you create a Task in the project and then try to create a sub-task w/in the detailed view of that issue? The exact instructions will depend on whether you are on Server or Cloud and if Cloud then are you using new issue view or old issue view.