Python error ' ModuleNotFoundError:'

Question

I am getting this error

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "Exporter.py", line 3, in <module>
import sys,getopt,got,datetime,codecs
File "C:\Users\Rohil\Desktop\GetOldTweets-python-master\got\__init__.py", line 1, in <module>
import models
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'models'

my directory tree is:

C:\Users\Rohil\Desktop\GetOldTweets-python-master\got

this contains 2 folders: manager and models and 1 __init__.py file with the code :

import models
import manager

i am executing a file with the path: C:\Users\Rohil\Desktop\GetOldTweets-python-master\Exporter.py

I can't figure out what the issue is. can anyone assist me?

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 28 '17 at 13:10

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Set the environment variable PYTHONPATH=C:\Users\Rohil\Desktop\GetOldTweets-python-master\got (how exactly, depends on your operating system)

answered Jan 28 '17 at 13:10

blue_note

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can you import the other module? also, make sure that your terminal sees the correct PYTHONPATH value – blue_note Jan 28 '17 at 13:30
created a new variable in windows called 'PythonPath' and added `C:\Users\Rohil\Desktop\GetOldTweets-python-master\got` as the value. Still throws the same error – Rohil Jan 28 '17 at 13:32
nope, cant import any module from that folder. How do i make sure that the terminal sees the correct pythonpath value on windows? – Rohil Jan 28 '17 at 13:33
the variable should be IN CAPITAL letters. then, at command prompt, try `echo %PYTHONPATH%` and check that you see the correct value – blue_note Jan 28 '17 at 13:34
okay now, python sees the got folder, but refuses to see the files inside the models folder. Throws this error now : `Traceback (most recent call last): File "Exporter.py", line 3, in import sys,getopt,got,datetime,codecs File "C:\Users\Rohil\Desktop\GetOldTweets-python-master\got\__init__.py", line 1, in import models File "C:\Users\Rohil\Desktop\GetOldTweets-python-master\got\models\__init__.py", line 1, in from Tweet import Tweet ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'Tweet'` – Rohil Jan 28 '17 at 13:35
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Well, it worked so far, now you have a different problem than before, need more info. Also, make use that your __init__.py is empty file (does not import anything) – blue_note Jan 28 '17 at 13:39

score 5 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 27 '20 at 09:34

If you have created a directory and sub-directory then follow the below steps and please keep in mind that a directory must have an __init__.py file for python to recognize it as a package.

First run this to see all paths being searched by python:

import sys
sys.path

You must be able to see your current working directory in that list.

Now import the sub-directory and the respective module that you want to use via the import command: import subdir.subdir.modulename as abc You should now be able to use the methods in that module.

As you can see in this screenshot above I have one parent directory and two sub-directories. Under the second sub-directory I have a module named CommonFunction. On the console to the right you can see my working directory after execution of sys.path.

what if one of the path has a dot? – Hlung May 01 '19 at 05:59 — Hlung, May 01 '19 at 05:59

score 2 · Answer 3 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:25

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Does the models folder has an __init__.py file inside it ? Only then, it will be recognized as a module by python and import models would make sense.

So,

Create an empty __init__.py file in the models subfolder and then the code should work without any issues.

You should also look at this answer.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:25

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answered Jan 28 '17 at 13:20

Ujjwal

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my models folder too has a \__init__.py file. Still gives the error – Rohil Jan 28 '17 at 13:24
my models folder has a \__init__.py file which contains: `from Tweet import Tweet` – Rohil Jan 28 '17 at 13:31

score -2 · Answer 4 · answered Dec 31 '19 at 06:32

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if create d or using or custom python package

check our dir. correct.

** For python 3.7 user **

from. import module_name

answered Dec 31 '19 at 06:32

Sanjay Makwana

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score -2 · Answer 5 · answered Feb 12 '20 at 14:48

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If you are using python3 but are installing the API through 'pip install 'such and such'. It's not gonna work on python3 console. Therefore, you'd better use 'sudo python3 -m pip install 'such and such''. Then it's gonna work! (at least for ubuntu stuff)

:)

answered Feb 12 '20 at 14:48

Marlon Teixeira

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Thanks. Adding `sudo` to `python3 -m pip install "module_name"` helped to me. – Anton Samokat Aug 08 '23 at 14:13

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