FIO-7800: fixed an issue where server returns an error when submitting form with editgrid

[TanyaGashtold]

Link to Jira Ticket

https://formio.atlassian.net/browse/FIO-7800

Description

What changed?

Improved the check for refs so that it works in server env.

How has this PR been tested?

Manually

Checklist:

• I have completed the above PR template
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation (if applicable)
• My changes generate no new warnings
• My changes include tests that prove my fix is effective (or that my feature works as intended)
• New and existing unit/integration tests pass locally with my changes
• Any dependent changes have corresponding PRs that are listed above

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