Structure: Error "You are about to create a generator. It will be impossible to add it to the struct

[JanaW]

I keep getting the following error when trying to "extend with linked issues": 'You are about to create a generator. It will be impossible to add it to the structure because of the automation installed: Cannot add generators to dynamic content. You can drag-and-drop the item to a different location."  I have created JQL for the structure and then am trying to show all my "implements/Implemented By" links using the "Implements" Linking with sub issues "Implemented by".

I have created other structures and have compared the differences and can't find the reason why I keep getting this.

Any insight would be appreciated.

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Structure Version: 4.5.1

[JanaW · Accepted solution]

You have to have the top line highlighted. If you have a previous generator line highlighted instead, you will receive this error.

[Alex Gallien]

Thanks for following up on your own question here @JanaW! Saved me a lot of time. What a counterintuitive error message.

[Anil Kanigiri]

I did not understand "You have to have the top line highlighted" ? Can you please explain a bit more ?

[David Niro]

Hello @Anil Kanigiri ,

David from ALM Works here. 

When adding generators to a structure, they have to be added under a part of the structure that is static.  Things like Folders, Issues that were Manually added to the Structure and Memos are all examples of items you can add a generator to.

The static item that everyone building a structure with Generators will have is the name of the structure.  You will see this as the top row of your structure when you have Automation enabled.  I have shared a screenshot of what it looks like below.

Please let me know if this helps!

Best Regards,
David Niro
www.almworks.com

[Tarun Das]

Excellent suggestions ,  spent almost 3 Hours & was getting the error -  Hi JanaW ,You really helped to overcome this issue...  

[JanaW]

So glad it helped you!