Update custom field value with Current_DateTime fails to display

Question

We have JIRA Suite Utilities Workflow Post-Functions installed. We've added a post function that calls for a field to be updated with the %%CURRENT_DATETIME%% value but when tested, it fails to update. The fix is to remove the field from the post function, then re-add it again. Is there a known issue to cause this behavior?

Chris Volker · Answer

This is Jira 6.38 with JSU of 1,4.9.  The function was "Update Issue Custom Field" to %%CURRENT_DATETIME%%.  (i.e., now).  I'm thinking this may be brought on by the need for a system reindex, but this could be a need to update to 1.4.10.  So far following a system reindex, the error has not reappeared in the environment.  Thank you.

MikeyS · Answer

Chris, what version of JIRA and JSU are you using?  Also, what is the custom field type that you are trying to update?

MikeyS · Answer

What order are your post-functions in?  Is this post-function being called before your re-index?