Automation - create an epic if a task is created and link the task to the epic

Christophe_miurcg

Good morning,

I am new in the Automation world. 
I want to create a script that does the following:

When a new issue is created

1. Check if the issue is a Task
2. IF the Task is not linked to an epic ("Parent" field)
   1. Create a new epic
   2. Link the task to the newly created epic
3. ELSE the task is linked to an epic ("parent" field)
   • Do nothing

I have created the following workflow, but it doesn't work.

Is there someone that could assist me?

Thanks

Trudy P Claspill

Hello @Christophe 

Welcome to the Atlassian community.

In exactly what way is it not working? Can you share with us the output created in the rule's Audit Log when the rule executes?

One problem with this rule is that you are creating a variable within the branch and then trying to use it outside of the branch. That won't work. When the branch completes its process, the variable will cease to exist.

I would instead use a rule like this: