[BUG] API Error: Extra usage is required for 1M context · run /extra-usage to enable, or /model to switch to standard context
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened May 12, 2026 by przemekd16 Closed Jun 13, 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?
I have Pro Plan, €50 monthly limit of extra usage, used only €17.
/extra-usage enabled
Sonnet 4.6 1M
Still got this error.
What Should Happen?
Error shouldn't occur.
Error Messages/Logs
API Error: Extra usage is required for 1M context · run /extra-usage to enable, or /model to switch to standard context
Steps to Reproduce
As described above.
Update doesn't help (I'm on the tip)
logout / login doesn't help
I don't have this error under Opus - but I need just Sonnet 1M
Claude Model
Sonnet (default)
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.139
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
<img width="1170" height="184" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c826e517-9828-494c-97a6-f3db236d5a11" />
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