I see story point and Original estimate. What is this original estimate? is it mandatory to fill?

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When i create a story, I see story point and Original estimate. What is this original estimate? is it mandatory to fill?

John Funk · Answer

Hi @midhun.kumar  - Did you ever figure this out?

Pramodh M · Answer

Hi @midhun.kumar

Welcome to the Community!!

These posts are a knowledge source

https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Jira-questions/Original-estimates/qaq-p/1182293

https://www.atlassian.com/blog/portfolio-for-jira/estimation-best-practices-portfolio-jira

It's not mandatory to fill, it's important if you need to track the estimate of an issue.

Thanks,
Pramodh