Custom Field [Label] where is EMPTY is Returning All Issues

Arlan LaVoie

We are using JIRA next-gen and have added a custom field (called Affected version) for defects.  The problem is, when I query for records without a value, it returns ALL the issues!

The query is simple: project = "CC" AND Type = Defect AND "Affected Version[Labels]" is EMPTY ORDER BY created DESC

I've done this many times in JIRA Server, so I'm very confused.  Why is it doing this?

 

Bill Sheboy

Hi @Arlan LaVoie  -- Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

You note adding a custom field called Affected Version.  What is the field type for that one?

There is already a built-in field called affectedVersion.  What is the need for a new field?

If your new field is a text type, there is definitely an existing/open defect for IS EMPTY not working if the field has *ever* had a value before.  (Atlassian is working on fixing that one...)  If that fits your use case, you could try this:

project = "CC"
 AND Type = Defect
 AND "Affected Version[Labels]" = ""
 ORDER BY created DESC

Best regards,

Bill