Why does my automation rule create 1000 jira's?

reece.singh March 22, 2024

Hi all,

I am trying to create an automated daily jira that also adds watchers automatically.

However, it asks me to run a JQL search to provide issues.

What would I need to put in here to only make the automation run once? As it is currently repeating itself and creates 1000 jiras.

 

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Thanks,

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Ste Wright
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March 22, 2024

Hi @reece.singh 

You can get around this error, as JQL isn't necessary when creating an issue - rule should look like this:

  • Trigger: Scheduled
  • Action: Create Issue
  • Branch: Related issues
    • Type = Most recently created issue
      • Branch-Action: Manage watchers

The Branch ensures the action is taken by the issue you've created, rather than requiring this data from the JQL search.

Ste

reece.singh March 26, 2024

Hi @Ste Wright 

 

This worked perfectly, thank you very much.

 

Best,

Reece

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Sebastian Krzewiński
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March 22, 2024

Hi @reece.singh 

 

Reason why rule created over 1000 issues is that you put quire open JQL in Scheduled trigger.

You need to modify your rule as below:

1. Trigger - Scheduled - just uncheck 'Run a JQL'

2. Action - Create issue

3. Branch for Most recently created issue

4. Put in branch Manage watchers action.

 

Rule should looks like below

Screenshot 2024-03-22 at 11.13.32.png

 

This should solve your issue.

 

Regards,

Seba

reece.singh March 26, 2024

Hi @Sebastian Krzewiński ,

 

This worked! Thank you for the image you attached, saved plenty of time.

 

Best,

Reece

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