Summary

It is possible to use the Epic REST API endpoint ( /align/api/2/Epics) to update the startInitiationDate field of a Portfolio Epic. this article provides the syntax to be used with the PATCH API call / method.

As which API client is being used to make the call is open to choice, this article does not discuss the specifics of making the call using a specific client

Environment

Jira Align

Solution

Use the below format to update "startInitiationDate" of a Portfolio Epic using the PATCH method.

{
    "op": "replace",
    "path": "/startInitiationDate",
    "value": "2023-10-10T13:10:31.648Z"
  }

Apply the Patch call to data from your own environment by using the ID of the Portfolio Epic being modified

It is recommended to use a GET API call to review and take note of the current data for a specific Epic before attempting to modify it using a PATCH call

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Getting started with the REST API 2.0