Update the status of parent project to "Done" when its sub-projects are "Done" using linked issues.

Question

Suppose I have three projects: A, B, and C, with a hierarchy as follows: A -> B -> C. All these projects are linked to each other by linked issues: A is linked to B with a "relates to" relationship, and B is linked to C with an "is blocked by" relationship.

What I want is for B issues to be automatically marked as "Done" when C issues are marked as "Done." If this happens, A issues should also be marked as "Done."

How can I achieve this automation using Jira ScriptRunner?

Rohit Datir · Answer

Hi Ram,

Thank you for your response. To clarify, I am looking to implement this automation for normal issues rather than for an Initiative/Plan. Specifically, I have three standard issue types: let's call them Issue A, Issue B, and Issue C, with the following relationships:

* Issue A is linked to Issue B with a "relates to" relationship.
* Issue B is linked to Issue C with an "is blocked by" relationship.

Please note that all three issues are from different projects and any issuetype can be used.

I would like to achieve the following automation:

* When an Issue C is marked as "Done," the linked Issue B should also be automatically marked as "Done."
* Subsequently, when an Issue B is marked as "Done," the linked Issue A should also be automatically marked as "Done."

Could you provide an example of how to achieve this using Jira ScriptRunner?

Thank you and kind regards,

Rohit

Ram Kumar Aravindakshan _Adaptavist_ · Answer

Hi Rohit,

Just to clarify, are you trying to do this for an Initiative / Plan or a normal issue like Epic -> Story -> Sub-Task.

I can provide an example if I have more information.

Thank you and Kind regards,

Ram