We have query related to date assignment to subtasks.

[Kunal Thakale]

We have tasks and sub-tasks under epic. We also have a custom date field. Whenever this custom field is edited for epic, the same should be copied to its child issues.

Kindly suggest a solution for same.

[Ste Wright · Accepted solution]

Hi @Kunal Thakale 

You should be able to use Automation for this.

You could use two rules (one for each level) - or you can do it in one rule like this...

• Trigger: Field Value Changed
  • Field to Monitor = End Date
  • Change Type = Any changes to the field value
  • For = All issue operations
• Condition: Issue Fields Condition
  • Field = Issue Type
  • Condition = equals
  • Value = Epic
• Branch: Related Issues
  • Type = JQL
  • JQL - parentEpic = {{triggerissue.key}} and issuetype != Epic
    • Only includes issues that have changed... = FALSE (uncheck)
• Branch-Action: Edit Issue
  • Field = Date Field
    • Value = Copy Date Field from Trigger Issue

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A few notes about this rule...

1. The rule uses a smart value to dynamically find the Children/Sub-tasks in the Branch's JQL
2. The COPY option in the Action is available via the 3-dots icon next the field's value box - once selected, click on the text to change what issue/field to copy the data from
3. New changes to the Automation rule execution limits will limit how much use this is for a Free instance - I'd recommend upgrading to Standard or possibly Premium, depending on how many Epics, Children, and Sub-tasks you have

Let us know what you think!

Ste

[Kunal Thakale]

@Ste Wright 

FYI we have created the automation rule as suggested. The automation works as seen in the audit log, but the custom field is not updated for child issues.

I've attached a snapshot referring to it.

[Ste Wright]

Hi @Kunal Thakale 

How is the Action setup? A screenshot of that would be useful here.

Ste

[Kunal Thakale]

Hi @Ste Wright 

We didn't get to you. where we can exactly find action setup...?

[Kunal Thakale]

[Kunal Thakale]

@Ste WrightPlease check attachment & let me know if anything required from my end.

[Ste Wright]

Hi @Kunal Thakale 

A screenshot of the Action "Edit Issue" (the blue item below your branch) is what I'm referring to here.

Ste

[Kunal Thakale]

Hi @Ste Wright 

Please find the attached screenshot as per your requirement.

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Kunal Thakale 

Your edit action is incorrect.  Please refer back to the first post from Stephen when he suggested the value should be copied from the Trigger Issue, not from the Current Issue.

At that point in your rule, Current Issue is the same as the one you are editing and so there will be no changes.

Kind regards,
Bill

[Kunal Thakale]

Hi @Bill Sheboy 

Thanks for your valuable reply.