Unable to edit Epic Name from Epic's Issue Page
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Problem
While trying to edit the Epic, there's no Epic Name field shown in Edit screen.
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Steps
- Check from the Issue Type Screen to verify whether Epic Name field is available in the screen
Cause
Epic Name field is not added to the Default Issue Type Screen.
Resolution
Add the Epic Name to the Default Issue Type Screen to allow users to edit Epic Name from Epic's Issue page.
- Navigate to Settings -> Issues -> Screen
- Look for the specific Screen used by the Epic. Epic will be using Default Issue Type Screen. The screen should be named like Project Key: Software Development Default Issue Screen. We can also check the screen used by Epic from the Project's configuration page.
- Click "Configure" beside the Screen used by the Epic/
- Scroll to the bottom of the page, search for "Epic Name" and add it.
- Try to edit the Epic again to see whether Epic Name is editable.