XML Import for workflows: What can not be imported by XML Import

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Hi, i know this is a super simple question, but for XML Import for workflows: What can not be imported by XML Import?( (e.g. custom fields, post functions, conditions, workflow, screens, notifications scheme)

Kiran Kadali · Answer

I am getting similar error

the workflow has few scriptrunner and when trying to export and import, i get below error.

The items from the following plugins were removed from the workflow:
- Adaptavist ScriptRunner for JIRA

Tzu Hau Chai_vgozzh · Answer

Only some of the very generic conditions/validators can be imported, in this case it is a generic permission condition (reporter or assignee condition) which does not have references to any objects outside of the workflow.

If there is a condition/validator that references a specific custom field for example, it will not be imported. As far as I am aware anything from plugins will be excluded as well.

When you export/import the JWB workflow, you should be able to see a list of exactly what is being excluded, for example:

The items from the following plugins were removed from the workflow:
 - JIRA Charting Plugin
 - Service Desk Approvals Plugin

Transition: Resolve this issue

Plugin custom fields removed from this transition:
 - Time in Status (JIRA Charting Plugin)

Transition: Pending

Plugin custom fields removed from this transition:
 - Time in Status (JIRA Charting Plugin)

Transition: In progress

Plugin custom fields removed from this transition:
 - Time in Status (JIRA Charting Plugin)

Esvaran Kanggala Moorthi · Answer

Hi Tzu Hau Chai,

Thanks for letting me now. I tried creating a JWB export via Jira Software Cloud and import it via Jira Software Server, indeed validators and post functions were not imported. However my conditions were successfully imported.

* Only the reporter of the issue can execute this transition.
* Only the assignee of the issue can execute this transition.

As mentioned that conditions/validators and postfunctions dont get imported, why in this case did all conditions get imported? Sorry for asking such simple questions.. I am new to Jira still. Appreciate your help.