Error loading Merge Requests - "Cannot read property 'startsWith' of null"

Summary

When trying to load MRs from a private GitLab I'm getting the error "Cannot read property 'startsWith' of null". However, I can see issues for example.

Steps to reproduce

I'm not sure but all I've done is install the extension, connect it to a privat gitlab (where we use SSH for connection), set the Personal Access Token, and add the instanceUrl, remoteName and pipelineGitRemoteName as it is reached via SSH and there is a known issue with that. (#79 (comment 495879565))

What is the current bug behavior?

I was able to see MRs at first after setting the Extension up. However, I had to set "gitlab.instanceUrl" , "gitlab.remoteName" and "gitlab.pipelineGitRemoteName" for it to work. The next time I wanted to see a MR it didn't work giving me the error from the title with the following behavior: When selecting "Issues assigned to me" in the extension tab, I can see the expected issues, when I select "Merge requests assigned to me" or "All project merge requests" I get the "Cannot read property 'startsWith' of null" error and I don't see any MRs.

What is the expected correct behavior?

I should be able to see MRs assigned to me or all MRs depending on which tab I'm opening.

Relevant logs and/or screenshots

I'm only getting the VS Code "Cannot read property 'startsWith' of null" Error without any further information.

Possible fixes