fix: prevent search error when using group-by reports

[nabi-ebrahimi]

Explanation of Change

This fixes an error that occurs when syntax-shaped text such as group-by: reports is entered in the Search results keyword input.

The search input now keeps syntax-shaped text as keyword text instead of allowing it to be parsed as an invalid groupBy value. It also prevents invalid groupBy values from reaching the search display logic.

As a result:

Entering group-by: reports no longer causes an error.
group-by: reports is treated as keyword text instead of a valid Group by filter.
The existing From filter remains applied.
Opening the Save Search page no longer fails because of the invalid groupBy value.

Fixed Issues

$ #89168
PROPOSAL: #89168 (comment)

Tests

Tests

Precondition:
Log in with an account that has some expenses.

1. Go to Spend > Expenses.
2. Open Advanced filters.
3. Select From.
4. Select the account you are currently logged in with.
5. Apply the filter.
6. Save the search.
7. Click View results.
8. In the Search bar, enter group-by: reports.
9. Submit the search.
10. Verify no error occurs.
11. Verify the existing From filter remains applied.

• Verify that no errors appear in the JS console

Offline tests

N/A

QA Steps

Same as Tests.

// TODO: These must be filled out, or the issue title must include "[No QA]."

• Verify that no errors appear in the JS console

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Screenshots/Videos

Android: Native

Screen.Recording.2026-08-26.at.4.24.38.PM.mov

Android: mWeb Chrome

Screen_Recording_20260826_162226_Chrome.mp4

iOS: Native

Screen.Recording.2026-08-26.at.4.32.10.PM.mov

iOS: mWeb Safari

Screen.Recording.2026-08-26.at.4.34.19.PM.mov

MacOS: Chrome / Safari

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Codecov Report

✅ Changes either increased or maintained existing code coverage, great job!

Files with missing lines	Coverage Δ
src/libs/SearchQueryUtils.ts	87.66% <100.00%> (+0.05%)	⬆️
src/pages/Search/SearchSavePage.tsx	0.00% <0.00%> (ø)
...components/Search/FilterDropdowns/DisplayPopup.tsx	0.00% <0.00%> (ø)
... and 65 files with indirect coverage changes

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[nabi-ebrahimi]

@truph01, Could you please review the PR , Thanks