Why can’t I edit a field?

As admin, you have the power to create new fields and configure them as you like. However, fields created by Jira or third-party apps can’t be edited because they require a specific configuration.

Fields that can’t be edited show:

• the word LOCKED next to the field name

• a message telling you the field can’t be edited in the More actions () menu

• the option to View field information where you’d normally see an option to edit it

You can use these fields on your work items and screens like any other field; you just can’t change their configuration. If you need to change one of these fields, make a new field that you can edit.

The following fields created by Jira can’t be edited. There may be more if you’ve added other apps to your site.

• Project

• Issue Type

• Summary

• Due Date

• Priority

• Resolution

• Security

• Labels

• Issue Links

• Components

• Fix Versions

• Affect Versions

• Issue Restriction

• Assignee

• Reporter

• Attachment

• Worklog

• Time Tracking

• Description

• Environment