CRON not running python script - Debian/RPi

Question

I have a python script (priceChange.py) which I'm trying to run using CRON from the path below.

35 10 * * 1-5 /home/pi/Desktop/priceChange.py

when I check grep CRON /var/log/syslog it shows this:

Mar 23 10:35:01 AlexM CRON[16200]: (pi) CMD (/home/pi/Desktop/priceChange.py) with no error.

When I run the script manually it works, the end result being an email being sent to myself.

Clearly something is missing in the crontab line, but I'm lost. Any suggestions appreciated

Please review the troubleshooting checklist [Cron job not running](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/22743548/cronjob-not-running) and probably [edit] to clarify your situation if that doesn't solve it for you. — tripleee, Mar 23 '21 at 11:02

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 23 '21 at 10:52

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The way how run your script causes the problem. add python command ahead.

35 10 * * 1-5 python /home/pi/Desktop/priceChange.py

answered Mar 23 '21 at 10:52

Mahery Ranaivoson

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