Next Status is unavailable to transition under the transition drop-down.

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Summary

Next Status is unavailable to transition under the Transition drop-down.

Cause

There is no outward transition to a particular status

Solution

If you would like to transition the issue type from a particular status to any other status, please consider creating an outward transition to it. Below are the steps:

  1. Navigate to project settings → Workflows.

  2. Edit workflows.

  3. Click on Add transition and choose that particular status, and under To, choose the next status.

  4. Provide a name for the transition.

  5. Publish the workflow.

Updated on April 8, 2025

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