ModuleNotFoundError
Built-in ExceptionPython 2.0+Beginner
Subclass of ImportError; raised when a module cannot be located
Quick Info
- Documentation
- Official Docs
- Python Version
- 2.0+
Learn by Difficulty
Quick Example
python
# Triggering and catching ModuleNotFoundError try: import nonexistent_module_xyz except ModuleNotFoundError as e: print(f"Caught ModuleNotFoundError: {e}") print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")
ModuleNotFoundError is raised when subclass of importerror; raised when a module cannot be located. Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.
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