Why is Resolution Date set on Unresolved Issues after a CSV import

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If you import issues and map with "Unresolved" resolution field, it would cause this problem to happen. Basically after mapping the resolution field, JIRA will recognize the resolution field as Resolved before (even if you put "Unresolved" in the Resolution). For more information, read Defining 'Resolution' Field Values article as quoted:

 Any issue that has the Resolution field set is treated by JIRA as "resolved". The Issue Navigator displays Unresolved when no resolution is set for an issue. So adding a resolution named Unresolved and setting it in an issue will mean that the issue is seen by JIRA as resolved. This will lead to confusion and is not recommended.

 

In the end JIRA will recognize the resolution date as the current date and time. For example:

(lightbulb) So, what is the workaround for that? 

Please try the workaround as per How to clear the resolution field when the issue is reopened article and do a Modifying Multiple ('Bulk') Issues .

Last modified on Dec 16, 2013

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