Is there a way using automation to schedule the closing of a sprint and starting a new one?

[donhames]

I want to set a specific time and date to close an open sprint and start the next one. Can this be done with automation?

[Trudy Claspill]

Hello @donhames 

Automation rules do not include actions to Start or Complete sprints.

There is an API endpoint that can be used.

https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/software/rest/api-group-sprint/#api-rest-agile-1-0-sprint-sprintid-put

You could call that endpoint through a Send Web Request action in an Automation Rule. However according to this issue that endpoint does not include a way to specify what to do with incomplete issues when closing a sprint.

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JSWCLOUD-16588

[Marc - Devoteam]

Hi @donhames 

As @Trudy Claspill mentioned, this is not an option via automation.

I personally think it would also be bad practice, as on closing a sprint what to do with the open issues when the sprint closes.

If multiple sprints have been planned, which one to start first.

And many more questions and actions, that in my opinion should lay with the scum master/product owner

[donhames]

@Marc - Devoteam—Devoteam The problem I am trying to solve is that we have scrum teams working on the same product in four different time zones. Having an automated closure set with the least impact on the teams would be ideal for keeping sprint opening/closing on track and not just selecting one of the time zones to perform that task.

The time zones span up to 18 hours, which varies from location to location. So, the current sprint needs to be closed when the first few teams have left for the day, and the remaining teams are just getting started or have only started a few hours before.

We have several sprints queued up since we are a Scaled Agile shop running PIs, so knowing the next sprint is not an issue.

I hope this adds some context to my question. Thanks.