[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
- Use org account with Extra Usage disabled (org_level_disabled)
- Set model to claude-sonnet-4-5 in ~/.claude.json
- Run
claudeorclaude --model claude-sonnet-4-5 - 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
_No response_
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