advance roadmap hierarchy

[jeroen.wilmes]

In Jira the hierarchy is Epic-Story-Task.

With Jira Premium I can create levels above, let's assume I have the first next level called "initiative".

The question is: Can I create a Story directly under an "Inititiative" or does it always require an "Epic" in between?

[Joseph Chung Yin · Accepted solution]

@jeroen.wilmes -

Hi Jeroen:

In AR for Jira's issue hierarchy, Epic >> Story >> Subtask (default Jira Software setup) cannot be altered.  You can only create levels above Epic issue type.  

A Story or another other standard issue types can only roll up to Epic issue type via Epic Link.

Hope this helps.

Best, Joseph Chung Yin

Jira/JSM Functional Lead, Global Infrastructure Applications Team

Viasat Inc.

[padraik · Accepted solution]

It will require an epic in between.  The hierarchy is direct, no skipping steps :)