ValueError won’t work

Question

In the following code, I can’t get the ValurError to produce the desired output “Item not found”. I’ve tried everything that I can think of. The rest of the program works fine, just not that.

I’d appreciate any feedback you can give.

menu = ['Fries', 'Sandwich', 'Cheeseburger', 'Coffee', 'Soda']

order = int(input())

try:
print(menu[order])
except ValueError:
print("Item not found")
except IndexError:
print("Item not found")
else:
print("Thanks for your order")

Answer 1

A ValueError I believe occurs when you try to convert to int what cannot be interpreted as number. But that code line is outside the try-block. Put the try before order = int(input()).

Answer 2

# Put the try before order = int(input())

https://code.sololearn.com/c3nawUtZndaI

Answer 3

Thank you Ani Jona 🕊 and SoloProg that instantly solved my problem, thank you so much.

Such a simple fix to something that had me chasing my tail for hours (aussie saying for running around in circles).

Have an amazing week 😊

Thank you again.