# Python Scope Error – "The specified Python path is not valid" even after reinstalling **URL:** \ **Category:** StudioX\ **Tags:** invoke-python-method, automation, python-scope, studio, python, activities\ **Created:** [May 14, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436 "2025-05-14T13:20:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nashwasabila11](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/nashwasabila11/32/526611_2.png) [@nashwasabila11](https://forum.uipath.com/u/nashwasabila11)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436/1 "2025-05-14T13:20:19Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently working on an automation project in UiPath Studio (Community Edition) that requires running a Python script via the **Python Scope** activity. However, I keep getting the following error: ```auto Python Scope: The specified Python path is not valid: C:\Program Files\Python39\python.exe ``` Here’s what I’ve tried so far: - Installed and reinstalled multiple Python versions (3.10, 3.12, 3.9), all 64-bit versions - Verified that `python.exe` can be opened manually from the path - Set the Python path in UiPath exactly as shown in the installed directory - Restarted UiPath and my laptop - Made sure Python is added to PATH and that `pip` works - Created a simple script that works when run from VS Code or terminal Despite all this, the Python Scope activity still doesn’t recognize the Python path. 💡 I need Python Scope to run a **Prophet time series forecasting** script for predicting client transactions in 2025, and I plan to integrate the output with the rest of the automation flow in UiPath. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! ---
**Author:** ![loginerror](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/loginerror/32/22614_2.png) [@loginerror](https://forum.uipath.com/u/loginerror)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436/2 "2025-05-14T13:38:13Z")
Hi @nashwasabila11 Please have a look at this sample: > **[Activities - Invoking a Python Script](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/developer/invoking-a-python-script)** > > The UiPath Documentation Portal - the home of all our valuable information. Find here everything you need to guide you in your automation journey in the UiPath ecosystem, from complex installation guides to quick tutorials, to practical business... There is a sample project at the bottom of the page with a sample configuration. Could you please double-check your configuration against this sample ? ---
**Author:** ![Anil\_G](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/anil_g/32/524291_2.png) [@Anil\_G](https://forum.uipath.com/u/Anil_G)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436/3 "2025-05-14T15:29:29Z")
@nashwasabila11 are you providing the apth to exe or the folder containing exe? you need to only pass till the folder ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/original/4X/d/8/d/d8da34463a7a15470ea48d43400439f2a019f7aa.png) cheers ---
**Author:** ![nashwasabila11](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/nashwasabila11/32/526611_2.png) [@nashwasabila11](https://forum.uipath.com/u/nashwasabila11)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436/4 "2025-05-14T17:07:49Z")
Thanks a lot for your help! 🙏 The path issue is now resolved after I updated it as you suggested. 😊 However, I’m now getting a new error: **“Python Scope: Error initializing Python engine”** Looks like it’s a different issue — maybe related to the Python version or environment. I’ll dig into it a bit more and see what I can find. Really appreciate your support! 🙌 ---
**Author:** ![Anil\_G](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/anil_g/32/524291_2.png) [@Anil\_G](https://forum.uipath.com/u/Anil_G)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436/5 "2025-05-14T17:16:04Z")
@nashwasabila11 glad it is resolved try to check the event viewer log it might show the error can be related to .net runtime version cheers ---
**Author:** ![nashwasabila11](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/nashwasabila11/32/526611_2.png) [@nashwasabila11](https://forum.uipath.com/u/nashwasabila11)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436/6 "2025-05-14T17:27:18Z")
Thank you so much for your attention and support — really appreciate it! 🙏 I’ll definitely take a closer look at the sample project and compare it with my current configuration. Thanks again for guiding me through this! 😊 ---
**Author:** ![nashwasabila11](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/nashwasabila11/32/526611_2.png) [@nashwasabila11](https://forum.uipath.com/u/nashwasabila11)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436/7 "2025-05-14T18:49:24Z")
Hi again, thanks for the previous help — I initially thought it was resolved, but I’m still facing an issue. I did what you suggested: - I opened **Event Viewer** - I downloaded and installed the appropriate **.NET Runtime** as needed However, now when I try to run the workflow, I’m getting this error again: > **“Invoke Python Method: One or more errors occurred. (Error invoking Python method)”** Just to confirm: - I’m loading the Python script via `Load Python Script` with the **File path** , and leaving the **Code** field empty - Using Python 3.X with `pandas` installed - The Python function returns a **pandas DataFrame** — could that be causing an issue? I’m wondering if this is still related to the .NET Runtime or maybe how the return value is handled? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated — thank you again! ---
**Author:** ![Anil\_G](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/anil_g/32/524291_2.png) [@Anil\_G](https://forum.uipath.com/u/Anil_G)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2025, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436/8 "2025-05-15T03:32:48Z")
@nashwasabila11 1. Open the exception detaila from locals pane by running in debug mode to check the full error that might give correct issue 2. First try to run a simple python script with no imports and simple code like addition of number or so to check if setup is proper 3. As per error looks like the return or import is failing ..import might fail if library path is not provided or if there are multiple instances of python Cheers ---
**Author:** ![nashwasabila11](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/nashwasabila11/32/526611_2.png) [@nashwasabila11](https://forum.uipath.com/u/nashwasabila11)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436/9 "2025-05-15T16:08:24Z")
Thanks for your help! Really appreciate you taking the time to guide me — it worked in the end! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/uipath/user_avatar/forum.uipath.com/system/32/182466_2.png) [@system](https://forum.uipath.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.uipath.com/t/python-scope-error-the-specified-python-path-is-not-valid-even-after-reinstalling/2819436/10 "2025-05-18T16:08:59Z")
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