Asana section-to-section task moves incorrectly nest tasks as subtasks
When users move tasks between sections in Asana, the app unexpectedly converts them into subtasks even when no subtask relationship was intended. This unwanted behavior corrupts task hierarchy and forces manual cleanup.
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Asana limits automation features to higher-tier plans
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