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  1. Jira Cloud
  2. JRACLOUD-68751

"Copy Value From Other Field" post-function should not include "Status" among choices

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      Summary

      • When adding post functions to a workflow transition, it is possible to choose the "Copy Value From Other Field" function.
      • This function allows you select the Status field as the one to be copied, which should not be allowed, as this field does not behave as a regular Jira field and such operation could result in an inconsistency in the database tables
      • "Status" also represents the position of an issue in its workflow. For further information, check this documentation
      • We recommend to create another post function specifically for the status change. (to apply for the case: Sub Tasks Transitions upon Parent Issues Transitioning.)

      Steps to Reproduce

      1. Create project > Edit the workflow > Add the post-function "Copy Value From Other Field" on the Create transition
      2. Create a Task
      3. Create a subtask
      4. Check the subtask status
      5. Change the status of the Task to In Progress
      6. Check the subtask status again

      Expected Results

      • subtask status changes to In Progress

      Actual Results

      • subtask status remains To Do

      Proposed solution

      • We recommend removing the field Status from the available options

      Workaround

      • JIRA Misc Workflow Extensions third part app
      • Automation Lite for Jira third part app (free)

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