Make "Time spent" field required

Use case

In the following use case the transition can only be executed, if there was time logged on the current issue.

Configuration

Add the validator to the desired transition or create a new transition.

Expression

Enter the following expression:

{issue.timeSpent} > 0

Error message

Enter the following message in basic text mode:

There must be time logged on this issue in order to proceed.

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