Rule to change Feature Status

Question

Hi! I’m looking for some help setting up an automation. I currently have one set up to change the status of an Epic from “To-Do” to “In Progress” if any of its child stories are moved to “In Progress”. I’m trying to set up the same type of rule for a Feature to change to “In Progress” when it’s child Epic’s are moved to “In Progress” but I can’t seem to figure this one out. Using the branch rule, using a “Parent” issue refers to the parent of a subtask specifically so is not working for a Feature. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Bill Sheboy · Answer

Hi @KillyDream

For a question like this, please post an image of your complete automation rule, images of any relevant actions / conditions / branches, an image of the audit log details showing the rule execution, and explain what is not working as expected.  Those will provide context for the community to offer ideas.  Thanks!

Until we see those...

When the issue hierarchy is altered, you may want to use a Branch on JQL, and refer to the parent field instead.  That will confirm the branch is accessing exactly the issues you want.

Kind regards,
Bill

Sam Bartolome_q02y8r · Answer

Hi @KillyDream

You could use the same configuration or really similar if the hierarchy of issues types is configured as you expected.

The other option would be using the link issue instead of the parent one, but make sure to use always the same link option

Sam