Error: An unexpected error occured during Validate Component Footprint: java.lang.NullPointerException

Description

Due to a problem in the Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software version 23.1 and earlier, you might see this error when pushing the "Reload and Update All Components" button in Platform Designer. 

This problem occurs during syncing system infos for hierarchical systems when the systems are in different directories.

 

Resolution

To work around this problem, move the system to be in the same directory.

This problem is scheduled to be fixed in a future release of the Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software.