# X_KNOWN_GAP_LINK_MALFORMED

## Means

a Known-Gaps `[B<n>]` link does not resolve to its backlog row, or the line names no issue or the wrong one

## Typical cause

a gap whose pointer is dead is a gap nobody can find the record of

## Fix

`bun run scripts/known-gaps-links.ts --json`   # then edit the line it names

[CLI and verify](/error-codes#cli-and-verify)