What is the best way to block closing of Epic until all child issues are closed?

[Ramya Srinivas]

What is the best way to block closing of Epic until all child issues are closed?

[Sebastian Krzewiński]

Hi @Ramya Srinivas 

You can create a scripted validator to block closing epic but for that you need to have paid app like Script runner or other giving you groovy scripting.

Other option is to use automations and reopen closed epic if stories are not closed and add comment with explanation.

Regards,

Seba

[Maciej Dudziak _Forgappify_]

Hi @Ramya Srinivas

If you are open to using apps and looking for a ready-to-use solution. We've developed the Linked Issues Validator available as part of the Workflow Building Blocks for Jira app. With a wizard-like UI, you can select options that represent your case. You can choose relations from: sub-tasks, parent issues, epic children, and linked issues. Additionally, you can filter relations by issue types and select criteria based on status category and status. I hope it would help.

Cheers

[Anna Hryhoruk _Appfire_]

Hello @Ramya Srinivas ,

If you have the Power Scripts app installed in your Jira Cloud instance, it is also possible to achieve this using a Power Scripts Validator/Condition. You can either use Jira Expressions syntax or one of the available templates for this purpose.

Should you be interested, I’d be happy to provide more details or guidance as needed.

Best regards,
Anna