Limit transitions based on the status of dependent issues
- Jonathan Muse
- Mark Kleinsmith
- Cristina Szilágyi
- Shane Smith
Problem
An issue can be closed while dependent issues, such as child or linked issues, are still open.
Solution
To address this, you can implement a SIL™ condition on the Close transition. This condition checks the status of all related issues (both child and linked issues). If any of these issues is still open, the condition will return a false response.
Identify restricting dependent issues
In this example, it's necessary to have all subtasks closed before closing the main issue.
Add a new condition
Log in as an administrator and go to Administration > Workflows.
Edit the Close Issue transition in your Jira workflow.
On the Conditions tab, click Add.
Select (k) SIL Condition and then click Add.
The Add Parameters To Condition page is displayed.
Writing the SIL™ code
In the SIL™ code editor, enter the following code:
// get all subtasks
string s_tasks=subtasks(key);
// process each subtask
for(string s in s_tasks)
// if subtasks' status is not closed the transition cannot be available and therefore return false
if(%s%.status != "Closed")
return false;
// if not failed yet then the transition should be available
return true;In the Name field, enter a name for your new program.
Choose a name that is easy to identify.
Click CHECK to verify the code, and then click Add to save the condition.
Next, publish your workflow.
For more information on activating workflows, go to the dedicated section in the Atlassian Documentation.
Table of Contents