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Make copy_metadata work across projects

Summary

/copy_metadata quick action cannot be used for issues from a different project—even if they are in the same group.

When using the with an issue from another project,

Steps to reproduce

  • create two issues in different projects of the same group
  • apply labels and milestone to first issue
  • use /copy_metadata quick action in second issue

Example Project

This happening for https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/ and https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ee/.

What is the current bug behavior?

Commands applied is shown but no labels or milestone are copied.

What is the expected correct behavior?

At least labels and milestone defined on group level are copied.