Cloning subtasks can be a bit tricky, since subtasks must always belong to a parent work item. Additionally, the parent work item must reside in the same space (project) as its subtasks.
However, it is possible, and sometimes useful, to clone a set of subtasks without their original parent and assign them to a different parent during the cloning process.
Here’s how to do it:
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Filter the Subtasks
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Go to Filters > Search Work Items and filter for the subtasks you want to clone.
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Select the Target Space (Project)
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Choose a specific space from the dropdown.
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Do not select “Same as original” (this option doesn’t work when cloning subtasks only).
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If you want to clone into the same space, simply select it explicitly.
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Choose the Correct Work Type
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Select “Subtask” (or the specific subtask work type you want).
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Again, do not choose “Same as original”, as it won’t work here.
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Enter the New Parent Work Item
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A “Parent work item” field will appear.
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Enter the work item key of the desired new parent.
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Configure and Clone
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Adjust any additional clone settings as needed.
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Start the cloning process.
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