Issue type cannot be edit
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*Except Fisheye and Crucible
Summary
Problem
Issue type cannot be edited on edit screen, eventhough the issue type is using the same workflow and field configuration scheme as the rest of the issue type
Issue type can only be edited on the issue transition screen
Diagnosis
Environment
Verified that the issue type is configured correctly with 'Move Issue' and 'Create Issue' permission is given to the user
Cause
There are a javascript code present in announcement banner which made issue type read only in EDIT screen
Solution
Resolution
Remove the Javascript from the announcement banner
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