# Issue with openai.ChatCompletion.create() in Latest OpenAI Python Library

**URL:** <https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301>\
**Category:** API\
**Tags:** chatgpt, api\
**Created:** [August 29, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301 "2024-08-29T13:23:50Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 12\
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**Author:** ![caleeddie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/caleeddie/32/448644_2.png) [@caleeddie](https://community.openai.com/u/caleeddie)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/1 "2024-08-29T13:23:50Z")

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Hello Community,

I’m currently working on integrating OpenAI’s API into a project using a Raspberry Pi, and I’ve encountered an issue that I haven’t been able to resolve despite multiple attempts and following the official documentation.

**Issue:**

I am trying to use the `openai.ChatCompletion.create()` method to generate chat completions. However, every time I run the code, I receive the following error:

```auto
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/home/edward/test_openai_simple.py", line 7, in <module>
    response = openai.ChatCompletion.create(
               ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  File "/home/edward/cleanenv/lib/python3.11/site-packages/openai/lib/_old_api.py", line 39, in __call__
    raise APIRemovedInV1(symbol=self._symbol)
openai.lib._old_api.APIRemovedInV1: 

You tried to access openai.ChatCompletion, but this is no longer supported in openai>=1.0.0 - see the README at https://github.com/openai/openai-python for the API.

```

**Steps Taken:**

1. I’ve ensured that I’m using the latest version of the OpenAI Python library (`1.42.0`).
2. I followed the suggestions from the support team and checked my code, but the issue persists.
3. I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling the OpenAI package multiple times, as well as creating a clean virtual environment.
4. I’ve also tried running `openai migrate`, but it didn’t resolve the issue.

**Environment:**

- Raspberry Pi running Python 3.11
- OpenAI Python Library version: 1.42.0

**Code Snippet:**

```python
import openai
import os

openai.api_key = os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY")

def ask_openai(prompt):
    response = openai.ChatCompletion.create(
        model="gpt-4",
        messages=[
            {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
            {"role": "user", "content": prompt},
        ]
    )
    return response.choices[0].message['content']

while True:
    user_input = input("You: ")
    response = ask_openai(user_input)
    print(f"Assistant: {response}")

```

**Request:**

If anyone has encountered this issue or knows how to resolve it, I would greatly appreciate your guidance. Is there a specific version of the OpenAI library that supports `ChatCompletion.create()`? Or is there another approach I should be taking?

Thank you in advance for your

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**Author:** ![PaulBellow](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/paulbellow/32/597962_2.png) [@PaulBellow](https://community.openai.com/u/PaulBellow)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/2 "2024-08-29T16:22:16Z")

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Welcome to the community!

Try using …

`response = openai.chat.completions.create(`

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**Author:** ![caleeddie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/caleeddie/32/448644_2.png) [@caleeddie](https://community.openai.com/u/caleeddie)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/3 "2024-08-29T16:39:26Z")

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> [@PaulBellow](#):
>
> response = openai.chat.completions.create(

Thank you for your suggestion! I tried using `response = openai.chat.completions.create()` as you recommended. Unfortunately, this method also didn’t work for me. The error message I received was:

```auto
AttributeError: module 'openai' has no attribute 'chat_completions'. Did you mean: 'ChatCompletion'?

```

It seems like the method might not be recognized in the version of the OpenAI Python library I’m using. Here’s a quick overview of what I’ve tried so far:

1. `openai.ChatCompletion.create()` - This resulted in an error stating that the method was removed in version 1.0.0.
2. `openai.chat_completions.create()` - This led to an `AttributeError` indicating the method wasn’t recognized.

If you have any further suggestions or if I might be missing something in the implementation, I’d really appreciate your input. Thanks again for taking the time to help

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**Author:** ![PaulBellow](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/paulbellow/32/597962_2.png) [@PaulBellow](https://community.openai.com/u/PaulBellow)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/4 "2024-08-29T16:43:58Z")

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> [@caleeddie](#):
>
> OpenAI Python Library version: 1.42.0

I’d double-check your library version…

Did you update it from an older version or install fresh?

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**Author:** ![caleeddie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/caleeddie/32/448644_2.png) [@caleeddie](https://community.openai.com/u/caleeddie)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/5 "2024-08-29T17:19:02Z")

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Thanks for the follow-up! I installed the OpenAI library fresh in a new virtual environment to ensure there were no issues with an outdated version. I used the latest version available, which is 1.42.0. Here’s a quick recap of what I did: 1. Fresh Installation: I created a new virtual environment and installed the OpenAI Python library using pip install openai. 2. Version Check: After installation, I confirmed the version by running pip show openai, and it showed version 1.42.0. 3. Testing: I tried using the openai.chat\_completions.create() method as suggested, but it resulted in an AttributeError, indicating that the method wasn’t recognized. If there’s anything else I might have missed or should try differently, I’d appreciate any further advice. Thanks again for your help!

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**Author:** ![Munna23](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/munna23/32/490049_2.png) [@Munna23](https://community.openai.com/u/Munna23)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/6 "2024-08-29T17:53:54Z")

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Firstly, I would double check “openai.chat\_completions.create()”, it should be “openai.chat.completions.create()” .Secondly, If you are using VS Code sometimes venv would not be recognized properly so select the correct interpreter. I would also check to import openai ; and see if I can cmd+click (Mac) and ctrl+click(windows) into the library and verify for chat/completions endpoint.

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**Author:** ![caleeddie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/caleeddie/32/448644_2.png) [@caleeddie](https://community.openai.com/u/caleeddie)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/7 "2024-08-29T18:09:47Z")

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Thanks for the suggestions!

1. **Method Check:** I have already tried using `openai.chat.completions.create()` as you mentioned, but unfortunately, it still results in an `AttributeError`. The method isn’t recognized, even though I’ve confirmed that I’m using the latest version of the OpenAI Python library (1.42.0).
2. **Virtual Environment:** I’m working on a Raspberry Pi, and I’ve set up a fresh virtual environment (venv). I’m not using VS Code, but I’ve made sure the environment is activated and the correct Python interpreter is being used.
3. **Library Exploration:** I’ll try importing the library and checking if I can navigate to the `chat/completions` endpoint as you suggested. That could help pinpoint the issue.  
If you have any other ideas or if there’s something specific I should look for when inspecting the library, I’d really appreciate it!

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**Author:** ![\_j](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/_j/32/766292_2.png) [@\_j](https://community.openai.com/u/_j)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/8 "2024-08-29T18:35:36Z")

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OpenAI put back non-instantiated operation recently to handle some legacy code, but not recommended.

```python
import openai
q=openai.chat.completions.create(
  model="gpt-4o",
  messages=[{"role":"user","content":"WAZZUP!"}]
)

```

but producing a new format pydantic response object:

`>>>q`  
`>>>ChatCompletion(id='chatcmpl-', choices=[Choice(finish_reason='stop', index=0, logprobs=None, message=ChatCompletionMessage(content="Hey! Not much, just here to help out. What's up with you? Need assistance with something?", refusal=None, role='assistant', function_call=None, tool_calls=None))], created=1724955712, model='gpt-4o-2024-05-13', object='chat.completion', service_tier=None, system_fingerprint='fp_a2ff031fb5', usage=CompletionUsage(completion_tokens=21, prompt_tokens=12, total_tokens=33))`

Instead, you should use client methods and abandon whatever old tutorial you found.

```python
from openai import Client
client = Client()
q=client.chat.completions.create(
  model="gpt-4o", 
  messages=[{"role":"user", "content":"WAZZUP!"}]
)
print(q.choices[0].message.content)

```

Still fails? Maybe you are not using the module you think you are:

```auto
>>> import openai
>>> print("sdk " + openai. __version__ )
sdk 1.42.0

```

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**Author:** ![caleeddie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/caleeddie/32/448644_2.png) [@caleeddie](https://community.openai.com/u/caleeddie)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/9 "2024-08-29T19:14:22Z")

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Thank you for the detailed explanation!

1. **Legacy Code:** I understand now that OpenAI reintroduced the non-instantiated operation to handle some legacy code. However, it’s clear that using the new client methods is the recommended approach. I’ll move forward with using the `Client` class as you suggested.

2. **Client Method Implementation:** I will implement the method using `from openai import Client` and test if this resolves the issue. I’ll make sure to check the response object as well to ensure it’s functioning as expected.

3. **Version Verification:** I have confirmed that I am using the correct version of the OpenAI SDK (1.42.0) by running `print("sdk " + openai. __version__ )`.  
I’ll update you with the results after implementing these changes. Thanks again for your help!

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**Post date:** [December 24, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/10 "2024-12-24T22:07:13Z")

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hi,m man, so, did it help? I’m facing the same situation  
the funniest thing that my code was generated by chatGPT and open AI API doesn’t support it - double-hilarious

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**Author:** ![rogelio.montagne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/rogelio.montagne/32/528743_2.png) [@rogelio.montagne](https://community.openai.com/u/rogelio.montagne)\
**Post date:** [December 31, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/11 "2024-12-31T13:21:45Z")

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Issue with openai.ChatCompletion.create() in Latest OpenAI Python Library  
Using “Client”  
response = client.chat.completions.create(…… etc  
instead  
response = openai.ChatCompletion.create(…  
the problem is gone!..

thanks to everybody!

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**Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/issue-with-openai-chatcompletion-create-in-latest-openai-python-library/926301/12 "2025-01-02T13:22:17Z")

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