[BUG] 1M context error on startup when org has Extra Usage disabled

Resolved 💬 1 comment Opened Apr 6, 2026 by general-cmyk Closed Apr 6, 2026

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 throws "Extra usage is required for 1M context" error on every startup, even without any prompt. The error appears before any input is entered.

What Should Happen?

Claude Code should start normally with standard 200K context when Extra Usage is disabled at org level.

Error Messages/Logs

API Error: Extra usage is required for 1M context · enable extra usage at claude.ai/settings/usage, or use --model to switch to standard context

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Use org account with Extra Usage disabled (org_level_disabled)
  2. Set model to claude-sonnet-4-5 in ~/.claude.json
  3. Run claude or claude --model claude-sonnet-4-5
  4. Error appears immediately before any input

Claude Model

Sonnet (default)

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

unknown

Claude Code Version

2.1.91 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

PowerShell

Additional Information

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