How did you check if the print succeeded if you didn't run it.

I didn't say anything about outputting the error to the console. But then again, you're asking about printing problems.

I didn't say anything about touching your live script. Recreate the problem with another script. You might have to execute it in a manner similar to your live script if it's a permission issue.

Note: If the file isn't being created, it's not likely that the print is the culprit. Check the result of open.