Top-level initiative issue type created automatically in the Jira Cloud site
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Summary
The "top-level initiative" issue type is automatically included in the issue type hierarchy.
Environment
Jira Cloud
Cause
The top-level initiative issue type is automatically created in the instance when a software project of the template top-level planning is being created.
Once the top-level planning project is created, you will notice that the "Top-level initiative" issue type has been added to the issue type section. Additionally, the "Top-level initiative" issue type is mapped to the initiative type above the epic issue type.
Updated on April 8, 2025
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