Xray - "Test Execution contains required fields" although no blocking required field could be identi

Ait Benhida Fatimaezzahra

Hello,

I'm facing an issue when creating a Test Execution from a Test Plan in Xray.

When clicking Create Test Execution from a Test Plan, Xray displays the following message:

"Test Execution contains required fields. Please use the Jira create issue dialog to create the new Test Execution."

Environment

• Jira Cloud
• Xray Cloud
• Issue type: Test Execution

What I have already tested

• I can create a Test Execution manually using the standard Jira "Create" dialog.
• The Test Execution is created successfully without validation errors.
• I reviewed the project's Field Configuration.
• I identified required fields and temporarily changed custom required fields to optional for testing purposes.
• The issue still occurs.
• I verified the Create Screen used by Test Execution.
• I added the suspected fields to the screen.
• The issue still occurs.
• I checked fields such as:
  • Business Priority
  • Team
  • Sprint
  • Security Level
• No blocking field could be identified.
• No Custom Test Run Fields are configured in Xray.
• The problem only occurs when creating a Test Execution from a Test Plan through Xray.

Question

Is there a way to identify exactly which field Xray considers "required" when displaying this message?

Are there any Xray-specific configurations, validators, or hidden field requirements that can trigger this behavior even when manual Test Execution creation works correctly?

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Nikola Perisic

Hello @Ait Benhida Fatimaezzahra 

When you create a Test Execution directly from a Test Plan using the Xray button, Xray attempts an inline creation using a restricted subset of fields (like Summary, Issue Type, Project, and Test Plan link). If Jira's configuration expects any additional required field—or if certain workflow/field constraints are met—Xray aborts the quick creation and displays that error message

Link: https://getxraydocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/XRAYCLOUD/pages/44565117/Test+Execution#:~:text=You%20filter%20Test%20Runs%20by%20Assignee%2C%20Status%2C,Exploratory%20App.%20More%20of%20these%20operations%20below

In the meantime, inspect the Create transition (the very first transition leading to the initial status). If there are Validators set up (e.g., Field Required Validator, Parent/Epic Link Validator, or Third-Party App Validators like JSU, JMWE, ScriptRunner), Jira's API will reject the lightweight creation, and Xray will flag it as a required field conflict.