Why sub-tasks are allowed under Epics allow in Jira data center

Question

Hi all,

In Jira cloud, sub-tasks cannot be created under the issues at the level of Epics and above. They are always can be added under the issues which are at the level Story, Task, Bugs etc.

However, I have observed in Jira data center, you can create sub-tasks under the Epics as well. Even if you create an issue type above the 'Epic' level (via Jira Plans/Advanced roadmaps), those higher level issue types also allow creation of sub-tasks under them.

I want to know if this is a bug or it is by design. If by design, what is the utility of this? How often teams use this structure and is there a way to disable it.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Sujeet

Bill Sheboy · Answer

Hi @Sujeet Pathak - Amoeboids

Please see this older question for the same idea, including a 20 year old suggestion to add that feature:

https://community.atlassian.com/forums/Jira-questions/Can-I-block-creating-sub-tasks-under-the-epic/qaq-p/678848

Kind regards,
Bill

Marc -Devoteam- · Answer

Hi @Sujeet Pathak - Amoeboids

The function in DC is as designed.

As mentioned, this function worked in Cloud as well, but on Cloud this has changed,

Sujeet Pathak - Amoeboids · Answer

If I'm not wrong, you are looking at Jira cloud.. My query is specific to Jira Data Center.