Install [patched] — Vivado Y2k22 Patch

The root cause of this error lies in the way the HLS tools handled timestamps. Starting in 2022, the software was failing to process IP creation due to a date-related overflow. This error is commonly seen with the following message: ERROR: [IMPL 213-28] Failed to generate IP. or '2201220914' is an invalid argument . The bug got the nickname "Y2K22" as a direct comparison to the much larger "Y2K" bug, though this one is far simpler to fix.

The easiest way to apply the fix across all installed versions of Vivado simultaneously is by running the included Python script. On Windows:

The Y2K22 patch is a . While the installation requires a manual script execution rather than a standard GUI update, it is lightweight and solves the problem permanently for older Vivado versions. If you are using Vivado 2022.1 or later , you do not need this patch as the fix is integrated into the software. Criticality Unusable without it for HLS IP generation. Install Ease Requires CLI and specific Python versions. Stability Resolves the overflow issue without side effects.

Extract the contents of the ZIP file directly into your base Xilinx installation directory. Typically C:\Xilinx . Linux: Typically /tools/Xilinx or /opt/Xilinx . vivado y2k22 patch install

To successfully install the Vivado Y2K22 patch, ensure that your system meets the following prerequisites:

Confirm that the tool completes the compilation process without throwing the signed integer overflow error. Troubleshooting Common Issues "Python Command Not Found" or Execution Errors

Xilinx (now AMD) released a to bypass the overflow by injecting a custom Tcl script into the installation directories. AMD-Xilinx Vivado/Vitis HLS Y2k22 Patch Application Guide The root cause of this error lies in

Check the Tcl Console log. If the process finishes successfully without spitting out a java.lang.NumberFormatException or an unexpected tool termination error, the patch is active and working. Troubleshooting Common Errors

How to Install the Xilinx Vivado Y2K22 Patch: A Step-by-Step Guide

You can apply the patch automatically using the provided Python script. Choose the method below that corresponds to your operating system. Method A: Windows Installation or '2201220914' is an invalid argument

Run the patch script by pointing it directly to your Xilinx installation directory (usually C:\Xilinx ): python patch.py Extract C:\Xilinx Use code with caution.

The patch is also available on third-party developer platforms, but it is highly recommended to download the file directly from the official AMD/Xilinx portal to ensure its integrity and security.

ERROR: [IP_Flow 19-3805] Failed to generate and synthesize debug IP. Affected Vivado Versions

After running the patch, restart Vivado. If the patch was applied successfully, the tool will open normally, and the licensing error should be resolved.