How to create hierarchy in Core Cloud when Initiatives/epics are disabled?

Question

I have projects in JIRA Core Cloud and want to create hierarchy between issues to provide a better overview. Adding Iintiaves/Epics doesn't seem possible as, by default, only Tasks and Sub-Tasks are available. Is there a way to create Intiatives/Epics or is there a workaround to create hierarchy between issues and link them to each other.

Creating dependencies is one way, but then it's hard to track the main issue. Any ideas? Thanks!

Rhys Diab _Rogue Wombat Software_ · Answer

Hi @Tomislav Hrelja

I created an addon called Program Tree which makes this possible.

1) Create a program

2) Define your parent issues and which issues will be the children of each issue using JQL.

3) Save your program

You now have multi-level program using only tasks and sub-tasks.

Let me know what you think!

Best Regards,

Rhys

John Funk · Answer

Hi @Tomislav Hrelja  - Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

There's no real way to implement additional hierarchy in a non-premium subscription. And then, it is only somewhat possible using Advanced Roadmaps.

And even then, the process is to create a new Issue Type at the Task/Story level and then use issue links to create dependencies between the levels.

I hope that helps a little.