Summary
When transitioning an issue, you may need to update other issues with information from the issue being transitioned. Any issue(s) that can be found by a JQL query is easy to update. More than one issue can be updated with a single post function provided the update that is needed is the same for all issues, otherwise, multiple post functions would need to be used.
Steps
The following steps demonstrate how to configure Create on Transition for Jira to update a bunch of issues with the use of the JQL feature:
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 Image Removed the tab tab Add the JQL result to the Issues to update field %jql_result% - comma-separated list of issue keys matching the query %jql_result_1% - first issue matching the query
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Determine if you want all issues matching the JQL or just the first one. Select the appropriate replacement JQL based replacement variable.
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|  Image Added | Step 3Define the JQL used that retrieves the issues that need to be updated. Select the Conditions & Configuration tab. Enter a JQL query either by entering the query in the JQL query field or availing Use JQL editor. (optional) To validate your query, click Use JQL Editor. You can view the list of issues and also be able to modify your query as needed.
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If you are using substitution variables, make sure values with blanks are quoted. Use an ORDER BY clause if it is important to find only the first issue satisfying the query.
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|  Image Added | Step 4Ensure to publish your workflow. It is always recommended to save a backup of the previous workflow when prompted. Run a test scenario by navigating to an issue and doing the transition.
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app app configuration. Note: This is the most common cause for not getting the expected updates. Remember, the JQL query runs under the user's permission unless you are
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