Field is locked

[Lukas Eickhoff]

Wir wollen dieses Feld "Rank" verwenden um unsere Tasks zu ranken. Leider ist es gesperrt aber es ist nicht zu erkennen warum? Wir verwenden jira in der Cloud.

I have already found out that it is not possible to unlock the field. But how can I find out why it is locked?

[Seon Shakespeare · Accepted solution]

Hi @Lukas Eickhoff,

Yep, the "Rank" field is locked. This is intentional!

Here's why:

• Automatic Ranking: Jira uses the "Rank" field to manage the order of issues in your backlog and on boards. It automatically updates this field when you drag and drop issues to reorder them.
• Preventing Conflicts: Locking the field prevents manual edits that could conflict with Jira's automatic ranking system. This ensures that the order of your issues always reflects the intended priority and workflow.

Think of it this way: the "Rank" field is like a behind-the-scenes mechanism that Jira uses to keep everything organised. It's not meant for direct user manipulation.

If you want to change the order of your issues, use the drag-and-drop functionality on your backlog or boards.

Hope this helps!