Can add an issue TO an epic in epic view, but not in issue view

Summary

In this specific instance I can add an issue to an epic from the view of the Epic using the "Add issue" button, but I can't find the Epic when searching FROM the issue for it to add the connection there.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Unlink them.
  2. Try to link from the Issue by searching for the Epic (not found)
  3. Go to the Epic and add the issue
  4. Link successful

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What is the current bug behavior?

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What is the expected correct behavior?

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Possible fixes

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Edited by Kenny Johnston