Error:Unable to import module 'lambda_function': No module named 'openai'"

Question

I created a lambda function calling openai gpt mode. I added an openai layer to the function. In creating the zip file for the layer, I created a virtual environment first, installed the openai 0.27.0 version, and then zipped all content under the site_packages folder. After creating a layer using the zip file, the function test gave me the error message in the title. Not sure where I did wrong. Appreciate your insights in advance!

Below lists the details of the lambda function:

run time: python 3.11 partial snippet of the lambda function: import json import os import boto3 from openai import OpenAI

client=OpenAI()

Below lists the details of the lambda function:

**run time**: python 3.11
**partial snippet of the lambda function:**
import json
import os
import boto3
from openai import OpenAI

client=OpenAI()

Accepted Answer

Terrific! I was able to get rid of the import error. You rock, Abhishek !

I still couldn't execute the function, though. I got another error message: can't imprt name 'OpenAI' from 'openai' (/opt/python/openai/__init__.py)". Any advice on how I could fix this issue would be great, Abhishek!

Lin

Answer

I'd suggest you to follow this process and comment here, how it goes for you:

1. Create openai layer by following this re:Post Knowledge Center Article [How can I create a layer for my Lambda Python function?](https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/lambda-python-function-layer). Payload for the lambda function to create openai layer would be as below:

{
                "dependencies": {
                  "openai": "== 0.27.0"
                },
                "layer": {
                  "name": "openai-lambda-layer",
                  "description": "this layer contains requests, operations libraries",
                  "compatible-runtimes": [
                    "python3.11"
                  ],
                  "license-info": "MIT"
                }
              }

2. With the above payload, run the lambda function, which would create layer.

![Enter image description here](/media/postImages/original/IM39XzKc2ATxSirKqQa-2E0g)

3. Now layer is created and you can use it in your own lambda function, where you wanted to use openai module. Just go to your lambda function -> code -> Scroll down -> Add a layer -> Add newly created openai layer

![Enter image description here](/media/postImages/original/IMwl-HUgnHSouUabVELh1uIQ)

4. Once you add the layer, you can use this module in your lambda function code as I did below(no error reporting that openai module not found):

![Enter image description here](/media/postImages/original/IMJIqJlX_iREOCzZoG6mrVGA)

![Enter image description here](/media/postImages/original/IMNu5TaYRuQuSL5TL_QHCB0g)

Comment here if you have additional questions, happy to help.

Abhishek

Answer

I did some exploration, and found that if I didn't import OpenAI from openai, the function was fine. Guess it might be an issue between openai and python. I will keep investigating. However, if you have any suggestions, I am all ears.

Answer

It worked, Abhishek! Appreciate your prompt advice!

Lin

Error:Unable to import module 'lambda_function': No module named 'openai'"

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