Fix Missing distutils.util When Installing Python Packages on Huawei Laptops

Hello, I'm a Python advanced user.

1. Introduction

A user asked in a Python group about an error that occurs when installing libraries such as pandas on a Huawei laptop running Kirin OS with PyCharm installed from the app store.

2. Root Cause

The error is caused by the missing distutils.util module, which is part of the Python standard library.

3. Solution Steps

Verify that Python is correctly installed by running python --version. The distutils.util module should be present in a proper Python 3.x installation.

If the module is still missing, install it with pip install distutils and wait for the installation to finish.

If the problem persists, use an alternative package manager such as conda: run conda install distutils, then try importing distutils.util again.

Another participant suggested installing the module directly from the command line.

4. Conclusion

The guide demonstrates how to diagnose and resolve the missing distutils.util error, enabling successful installation of Python libraries on the described environment.