How to prevent Capability closer (Done) until all child epics are not done or removed

[Rajiv Ranjan]

Hello,

How can Jira automation be created to prevent Capability from closing until all child epics are not done or removed?

I tried some automation but it didn't work
Please help me to achieve this requirement.

[Rilwan Ahmed]

Hi @Rajiv Ranjan ,

This can be achieved by using the Sub-Task Blocking condition in workflow.

You can also block the Sub-tasks from transition by using the Parent Status Validator (Validates that the parent issue is in required state).

[Rajiv Ranjan]

Hi @Rilwan Ahmed

 Sub-Task Blocking condition in workflow will not be valid for Epic as child issue issues, its only applicable for Sub-task.

We can achievable by Automation rule if you don't have any other Add On installed.

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Rajiv Ranjan 

Adding to the suggestion from @Rilwan Ahmed ...

Automation rules trigger after some event has happened.  They cannot prevent the event from happening.  And so a rule could not prevent the Capability from transitioning to "Done"...Instead it could only transition the issue back to another status, and perhaps send a notification.

To prevent the transition, you would need a workflow validator, possibly using a marketplace addon / app.

Kind regards,
Bill