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

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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

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Solution

Resolution

Re-enable this module with the following steps:

  1. On Jira, go to Administration (⚙ icon) > Manage apps, then click on "Manage apps" again in the left menu

  2. Filter for "All apps", then search for "Atlassian JIRA - Plugins - Quick Edit Plugin"

  3. Click on this app to expand its details, then click on "+" to see its modules

  4. Search for "quick-create-issue", then click on "Enable"

Updated on April 8, 2025

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