How to update a test execution when importing Junit Multipart using Xray? - jenkins

Question

I was looking at the documentation of the Xray plugin for Jenkins: https://docs.getxray.app/display/XRAY/Import+Execution+Results+-+REST#ImportExecutionResultsREST-JUnitXMLresultsMultipart
And what I found, is a bit confusing, after a few attempts.
If I'm NOT trying to import executions using the multipart, I can update a test execution by specifying a Test Execution Key.
When I do try the multipart, I have this JSON
"fields": {
"project": {
"key": "${ProjectKey}"
},
"summary": "Temp Test execution",
"issuetype": {
"name": "Test Execution"
},
"labels": [],
"fixVersions": [
{
"name": "testrelease"
}
]
}
}
This always creates a new Test Execution within JIRA.
In their examples I see no way to send the test execution key for it to be updated.
Which is strange, because by importing without multipart, I can set it.
Anyone has any idea how to achieve this?

Answer 1

Currently, if you use the "multipart" kind of endpoints, a new Test Execution will always be created. To update existing Test Execution issues you need to use the standard endpoints (e.g., JUnit); however, these don't allow you to customize fields on the Test Execution.
There's an improvement in the backlog in order to enhance the existing behaviour; please vote on it and watch it, so the Xray team can become aware of your interest on this.