How to create a subtask based on the summary of the parent where it will not create the subtask with the same summary using the app Create on Transition for Jira.
Instructions
Here is an example of a multiple subtask post functions, wherein one post function results if the subtask with the summary- SOP Checklist exists then it will not create the subtask with the same summary and another post function results subtask creation with the parent summary on the transition to INPROGRESS.
- Log in as a Jira Administrator and click
> Projects. - Select the required project and click Project Settings.
- Select the required workflow and click Edit to view the transitions associated with the workflow.
- Select a transition and click Post-Function from the box on the right. Details about the transition are displayed.
- Click Add post function. The Add Post Function To Transition screen appears.
- Select Create Sub-task from the list and click Add.
- Configure the below settings and click on Update.
- Publish the workflow before performing the transition. The sub-tasks are created only if the specified condition is met as shown:
It is highly recommended to test the above scenario in a test environment before deploying it into production.