The Global Search form results in error "Object reference not set to an instance of object"

When using the global search function from the search box in the bottom left corner of Jiwa, or from the Search form, the user may receive an error "Object reference not set to an instance of object | Module: UnhandledFormExceptionHandler".

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This error indicates there is a timeout error at the SQL Server.  No response was received within a reasonable timeframe, either due to the search term, or the number of search queries that are enabled.

To avoid this error, either enter a more specific search term, or disable some of the less commonly used search queries in Search Item Maintenance.

System Settings > Search > Search Item Maintenance.

See this related article: The global Search form is slow to load when looking for GRNs