How to configure a Jira workflow with SAP Transport Panel functionality
To add SAP Transport Panel functionality a workflow is needed, because SAP Transport Panel functionality is executed, when a Jira issue is e.g. set to IN PROGRESS and a transport request is afterwards created in the SAP system.
To explain the SAP Transport Panel functionality this section refers to the workflow and status configuration, which was set up before (How to configure example workflows and status for SAP Transport Panel).
SAP Transport Panel: Original transport management workflow
This workflow is about the process of the original transports.
SAP Transport Panel: Original Transport Management workflow
SAP Transport Panel: Workflow for transport copies
This workflow is about the transports of copies that are created for the purpose of QA. They have a specific issue type to separate the copies from the general workflow of the original transports.
SAP Transport Panel: Workflow for transport copies
Step-by-Step Guide
Add post functions to a workflow transition
SAP Transport Panel functionality mainly revolves around embedding post function to a transition. The following instructions give a small preview of how these can be changed.
| Step | Procedure | Example |
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| 1 | In Jira, navigate to Admin Menu (cog wheel) → Issues → Workflows | |
| 2 | Search for relevant workflow. → Click on Edit | |
| 3 | Change to the diagram view. |
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| 4 | Select the relevant via a click on the arrow. |
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| 5 | A post function and the order of execution can be edited for a transition of a workflow. |
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The following pages will help you find your way through the post functions of SAP Transport Panel and how to test a successful configuration.