Hey folks, I’m having trouble with my Python script that uses the OpenAI API. I keep getting this error message:
openai.error.RateLimitError: You exceeded your current quota, please check your plan and billing details
I’m pretty confused because I haven’t made any API calls yet. Here’s my code:
import openai
openai.api_key = 'my_secret_key'
response = openai.Completion.create(
engine='text-davinci-002',
prompt='Describe a sunny day at the beach like a grumpy old man',
max_tokens=100
)
print(response.choices[0].text)
I’m using Python 3.9 with the latest openai package. Any ideas what could be causing this? Maybe there’s something wrong with my API key or account setup? Thanks in advance for any help!
I’ve run into this exact issue before, and it can be pretty frustrating. In my experience, the problem often lies with the API key itself. Even if you’re sure you’ve entered it correctly, sometimes the key can become invalidated or deactivated without you realizing it.
What worked for me was generating a new API key from my OpenAI account dashboard. After replacing the old key with the new one in my script, everything started working smoothly again.
Another thing to consider is your OpenAI account status. If you’re using a free trial, it’s possible you’ve unknowingly exhausted your credits. I’d recommend checking your account usage and making sure you have available quota.
Lastly, if none of that solves the problem, it might be worth reaching out to OpenAI support. They were surprisingly helpful when I contacted them about a similar issue in the past.
This error usually pops up when you’ve hit your API usage limit or there’s an issue with your billing. First, double-check that your API key is correct and properly set up in your code. If that’s not the problem, log into your OpenAI account and review your usage statistics and billing information. You might need to upgrade your plan or add a payment method if you’re on a free tier. Also, keep in mind that even if you haven’t made API calls in your current script, you might have reached your limit from previous projects or testing. If everything looks good on your account, try regenerating your API key as a last resort. Hope this helps troubleshoot the issue!