[BUG] Session creation failed with exceeded_limit error despite 28% usage

Preflight Checklist

• [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Claude Code desktop app shows "exceeded_limit" and "Session creation failed" errors despite usage showing only 28% used in current session (31% weekly).

What Should Happen?

Should be able to create files and use Claude Code normally when only 28% of usage is consumed.

Error Messages/Logs

{"type": "exceeded _limit", "resetsAt": null, "remaining": null,
"perModelLimit": null, "representativeClaim": null,
"overageStatus": null, "overageResetsAt": null,
"overageDisabledReason": null, "overagelnUse": false, "windows": null, "debug_req_est_usage": null, "debug_req_actual _usage":
null}
Session creation failed. Please try again.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open Claude Code desktop app
2. Attempt to create a simple text file in a project
3. Receive error: {"type":"exceeded_limit","resetsAt":null,"remaining":null,"perModelLimit":null,"overageStatus":null}
4. Error message: "Session creation failed. Please try again."

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.3 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

Environment

• Platform: Claude Code Desktop App
• Operating System: macOS Sequoia (latest version)
• Date: January 13, 2026

Additional Context

• Web interface (claude.ai) works normally with same account
• Usage dashboard shows: 28% current session, 31% weekly
• Reset time shown: 2 hr 29 min remaining