Workflow Condition: How to set condition for field Original Estimate

Max Benek

I would like to set a condition for the filed Original Estimate to check, if the value of the field is less than 4h.

Example:

The field Original Estimate will have to be less than value '4h'. Compared as String.

Question:

Which "Comparison Type" do I need to use?

• String
• Number
• Date
• Date without time
• Option ID

Also how do I have to set the value?

• 4
• 4h

I've tried multiple condition combination, without success.

Petter Gonçalves

Hello @Max Benek

Thank you for reaching out.

Indeed, Jira does not have a comparison type to calculate the number of days or hours added to a field. We have a feature request to allow that kind of comparison in workflow conditions:

As an admin, I'd like to set a date comparison condition in the workflow as a JQL search

Feel free to vote and watch the suggestion to increase its priority and also receive notifications about any updates.

A possible workaround would be to use the Automation for Jira to send a message and keep the issue in the same status if the original estimate is not less than 4 hours, preventing the issue to proceed in the workflow. These would be the steps:

1. Create a transition in your workflow back to the previous status where the original estimate should be configured with less than 4 days, configuring a condition to only allow the automation for Jira user to execute it
2. Under Project settings > Automation, configure the following rule, moving the issue to the same status it was if the original estimate is not less than 4 hours and optionally adding an e-mail message or comment to warn the assignee on why the issue did not proceed in the workflow:
   

Let us know if you have any questions.