ID:14604 Please run Rapid Recompile Analysis and Synthesis (quartus_map --recompile) before running Rapid Recompile Partition Merge.

CAUSE: You attempted to perform a Rapid Recompile incremental Partition Merge without first completing (or repeating) the Rapid Recompile incremental Analysis and Synthesis step.

ACTION: Run Rapid Recompile Analysis and Synthesis (quartus_map --recompile) to begin your Rapid Recompile incremental compilation.