Unable to sort JQL Query result using Priority field

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Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.

*Except Fisheye and Crucible

Symptoms

After upgrading from earlier version of JIRA, user was unable to sort the JQL query result according to the Priority field. This error message popped-out:

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Diagnosis

There might be some inconsistencies or corruption in the index files.

Resolution

Run the Integrity Checker tool and then run Full Re-indexing in JIRA.

Updated on April 8, 2025

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