Intel: Compiling a design with an AXI BFM (Bus Function Model) in ModelSim® - Intel® FPGA Edition results in a licensing error. why?

simulation

<Error message>
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ERROR: failed to get a license (mgcvipaeaxi) for Adapter axi!
Check the license environment (eg LM_LICENSE_FILE or MGLS_LICENSE_FILE using lmutils), the transcript and any logs.
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Fatal: (vsim-3960) Foreign module requested halt.

Category: Simulation
Tool: ModelSim® - Intel® FPGA Edition
device:-


A license is required to use BFM.
Included in IP Base Suite if you have a Quartus® Prime Pro and Standard Edition license.
Specify the license file path (node-locked) or license server path (floating) in LM_LICENSE_FILE or MGLS_LICENSE_FILE.

(reference)
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/products/intellectual-property/ip/basic-functions/m-mentor-graphics-axi-verification.html






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