Object Reference Not Set to an Instance of an Object

This message will occur when Yearli is unable to find the file the program is attempting to run. This usually results from an incomplete installation.

Uninstall and Reinstall Yearli

If Yearli is installed as a server version, please perform the below steps for both the server and workstation versions of Yearli.

1. Access the Windows Run window by pressing the Windows key and R key on the keyboard.
2. Type "appwiz.cpl" without the quotes in the Open field.
3. Click OK.
4. Double click on the appropriate version of Yearli in the list of programs.
5. Choose Automatic and click Next.
6. When prompted to perform a rollback, choose No and click Next.
7. Click Finish.
8. Install the Yearli program again. If any errors appear during the installation, take note of the errors that occur.

Uninstall the SQL Instance and Reinstall Yearli

1. Access the Windows Run window by pressing the Windows key and R key on the keyboard.
2. Type "appwiz.cpl" without the quotes in the Open field.
3. Click OK.
4. Choose Microsoft SQL Server 2019 from the list of programs.
5. Choose Uninstall/Change.
6. Choose the Remove option.
7. Click OK.
8. From the Instance to remove features from drop down menu, choose GREATLANDYD*.
9. Click Next.
10. Check the box next to Database Engine Services.
11. Click Next.
12. Click Next.
13. Click Remove.
14. Install the Yearli program again.
15. If any errors appear during the installation, take note of the errors that occur, and contact technical support.

*The SQL Server instance will differ depending on the version of the program. Please see the Important Program Directories and File Locations article for more information.