Clone issue doesn't work on specific issue

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Summary

Problem

Clone operation doesn't generate new issue with summary "Clone - issue summary".

Diagnosis

  • Affects specific projects using the same workflow

  • After the clone operation, the page showed links to same issue "Clone from" and "Clone to"

Cause

A third-party workflow validator, possibly a Required Field, prevents the cloned issue being created.

Solution

Workaround

Remove the validator from the workflow.

Updated on April 2, 2025

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