Problem Statement :

Currently, there is no supported method to set or update the Goals field on Jira issues using the REST API. Attempts to update the field with the documented payload format (array of { id: "<goal ARI>" }) result in a 204 No Content response, but the field value is not updated. Additionally, the /editmeta endpoint returns "allowedValues": [], preventing API-based updates, even though the field is visible and editable in the Jira UI.

Expected Results :

• The Jira REST API (/rest/api/3/issue/{issueIdOrKey}) supports setting and updating the Goals field using a documented, supported payload.

• The /editmeta endpoint returns the correct allowedValues for the Goals field, reflecting assignable goals for the issue context and user.

• API updates to the Goals field behave consistently with UI updates.

Actual Results :

• Attempts to update the Goals field via API do not change the field value, even though a 204 response is returned.

• The /editmeta endpoint provides no allowedValues for the Goals field, preventing any API-based updates.

• Only manual updates through the Jira UI are currently possible.