The Fix
pip install stripe==14.4.0a2
Based on closed stripe/stripe-python issue #1114 · PR/commit linked
Production note: Most teams hit this during upgrades or environment changes. Roll out with a canary and smoke critical endpoints (health, OpenAPI/docs) before 100%.
@@ -1,8 +1,28 @@
@@ -1,8 +1,28 @@
+from typing import Optional
+from typing_extensions import TYPE_CHECKING
from stripe.util import merge_dicts
import stripe
def f() -> None:
try:
stripe.PaymentIntent.create()
except stripe.error.InvalidRequestError as e:
error = e.construct_error_object()
assert error is not None # not relevant to this issue
print(error.code)
Re-run the minimal reproduction on your broken version, then apply the fix and re-run.
Option A — Upgrade to fixed release\npip install stripe==14.4.0a2\nWhen NOT to use: This fix is not applicable if the ErrorObject class is not used with type annotations.\n\n
Why This Fix Works in Production
- Trigger: import stripe
- Mechanism: Missing type annotations for attributes in the ErrorObject class caused mypy errors
- Why the fix works: Added type annotations for the ErrorObject class to resolve type checking errors reported by mypy. (first fixed release: 14.4.0a2).
- If left unfixed, the same config can fail only in production (env differences), causing startup failures or partial feature outages.
Why This Breaks in Prod
- Missing type annotations for attributes in the ErrorObject class caused mypy errors
- Surfaces as: import stripe
Proof / Evidence
- GitHub issue: #1114
- Fix PR: https://github.com/stripe/stripe-python/pull/1115
- First fixed release: 14.4.0a2
- Reproduced locally: No (not executed)
- Last verified: 2026-02-08
- Confidence: 0.85
- Did this fix it?: Yes (upstream fix exists)
- Own content ratio: 0.59
Discussion
High-signal excerpts from the issue thread (symptoms, repros, edge-cases).
“Released in https://github.com/stripe/stripe-python/releases/tag/v7.2.0”
Failure Signature (Search String)
- import stripe
Error Message
Stack trace
Error Message
-------------
import stripe
def f() -> None:
try:
stripe.PaymentIntent.create()
except stripe.error.InvalidRequestError as e:
error = e.construct_error_object()
assert error is not None # not relevant to this issue
print(error.code)
Minimal Reproduction
import stripe
def f() -> None:
try:
stripe.PaymentIntent.create()
except stripe.error.InvalidRequestError as e:
error = e.construct_error_object()
assert error is not None # not relevant to this issue
print(error.code)
What Broke
Type checking errors reported when using ErrorObject attributes in code.
Why It Broke
Missing type annotations for attributes in the ErrorObject class caused mypy errors
Fix Options (Details)
Option A — Upgrade to fixed release Safe default (recommended)
pip install stripe==14.4.0a2
Use when you can deploy the upstream fix. It is usually lower-risk than long-lived workarounds.
Fix reference: https://github.com/stripe/stripe-python/pull/1115
First fixed release: 14.4.0a2
Last verified: 2026-02-08. Validate in your environment.
When NOT to Use This Fix
- This fix is not applicable if the ErrorObject class is not used with type annotations.
Verify Fix
Re-run the minimal reproduction on your broken version, then apply the fix and re-run.
Did This Fix Work in Your Case?
Quick signal helps us prioritize which fixes to verify and improve.
Prevention
- Capture the exact failing error string in logs and tests so you can reproduce via a minimal script.
- Pin production dependencies and upgrade only with a reproducible test that hits the failing path.
Version Compatibility Table
| Version | Status |
|---|---|
| 14.4.0a2 | Fixed |
Related Issues
No related fixes found.
Sources
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