Error: (vsim-3043) Hierarchical name is not allowed within a constant expression [4(IEEE)]

Description

Due to a problem in the Intel® Quartus Prime software version 16.1, when running simulation for tests whose name start with sriov, sriov2, and cgbp, you see this error.

Resolution

To fix the problem, download the file relevent to your software:

• Intel® Quartus Prime Pro software - altpcietb_bfm_cfbp.v 
• Intel® Quartus Prime Standard software - altpcietb_bfm_cfbp.v

Note: This issue has been fixed in Intel® Quartus Prime software version 17.0.