Create epic link from backlog panel is not working in scrumboards
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*Except Fisheye and Crucible
Summary
Problem
'Create Epic' link is not working:
No error is thrown in GUI
No error in logs
When clicking it, nothing happens

Diagnosis
Environment
No customization / Normal environment
Cause
This is due to the module quick-create-issue
from Atlassian JIRA - Plugins - Quick Edit Plugin is disabled manually by the user

Solution
Resolution
Re-enable this module with the following steps:
On Jira, go to Administration (⚙ icon) > Manage apps, then click on "Manage apps" again in the left menu
Filter for "All apps", then search for "Atlassian JIRA - Plugins - Quick Edit Plugin"
Click on this app to expand its details, then click on "+" to see its modules
Search for "quick-create-issue", then click on "Enable"
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