Using automation to add an existing epic to a new issue

Question

Hello,

We have an automation that is run monthly because of a schedule-based trigger.

This automation creates tasks that go directly to the backlog and are not added to a specific sprint. However, we would like to use the Parent feature to link them to an Epic.

That being said, the options for linking to a Parent only show "trigger" or "current". How could we use the Additional Fields and JSON to link to a preexisting Epic.

We tried this:

{ "fields": { "Parent Link": {"key" : "SMC-107"} } }

Bill Sheboy · Answer

Hi @Tracy Boyd

As the sunset of the "parent link" field proceeds, I recommend using the "parent" field.  Please look here for some information, but not the specific timelines as that has not be announced fully.

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/upcoming-changes-epic-link-replaced-with-parent/

Kind regards,
Bill

Kalyan Sattaluri_iinm1n · Answer

Hello @Tracy Boyd

You dont need to do advanced edit.

Just choose the field in the drop down and give the key, like below screenshot.

But if you do want to use Advanced Edit, you can use below JSON:

{
"fields": {
"Parent Link": "SMC-107"
}
}