"Usage credits are required for long context requests" fires on Claude Pro despite low usage (43% session / 15% weekly)
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?
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this appears related to #61808, #62314, #62143 but is a fresh reproduction with usage data attached
- [x] This is a single bug report
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Every request fails with the error Usage credits are required for long context requests. — this happens repeatedly, including on /continue and /compact, even though account usage is nowhere near any plan limit.
Environment
- Plan: Claude Pro
- Auth method: Claude AI (OAuth)
- Platform/OS: [fill in — e.g. Windows/macOS/Linux]
- Claude Code version: [fill in — output of
claude --version] - Terminal: [fill in]
Usage at time of error (from Account & Usage panel)
- Session (5hr): 43% used, resets in 3h
- Weekly (7 day): 15% used, resets in 4d
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a normal Claude Code session on a Pro plan account
- Send a prompt (context usage low, well under plan limits)
- Observe error:
Usage credits are required for long context requests. - Try
/continue— same error - Try
/compact— same error
Expected Behavior
Standard-context requests on a Pro plan account with usage well below both session (43%) and weekly (15%) limits should not require prepaid usage credits.
Actual Behavior
Every request is blocked by the long-context credit gate regardless of actual token usage, making Claude Code unusable despite ample remaining plan allowance.
Additional Context
This matches the pattern reported in #61808, #62314, and #62143 — the long-context billing tier appears to be triggered incorrectly (false positive) rather than reflecting genuine context/token overage. Screenshots attached showing (1) the repeated error message and (2) the Account & Usage panel confirming usage is low.
What Should Happen?
What's Wrong?
Every request fails with the error Usage credits are required for long context requests. — this happens repeatedly, including on /continue and /compact, even though account usage is nowhere near any plan limit.
Environment
- Plan: Claude Pro
- Auth method: Claude AI (OAuth)
- Platform/OS: windows
- Claude Code version: 2.1.126
- Terminal: [fill in]
Usage at time of error (from Account & Usage panel)
- Session (5hr): 43% used, resets in 3h
- Weekly (7 day): 15% used, resets in 4d
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a normal Claude Code session on a Pro plan account
- Send a prompt (context usage low, well under plan limits)
- Observe error:
Usage credits are required for long context requests. - Try
/continue— same error - Try
/compact— same error
Expected Behavior
Standard-context requests on a Pro plan account with usage well below both session (43%) and weekly (15%) limits should not require prepaid usage credits.
Actual Behavior
Every request is blocked by the long-context credit gate regardless of actual token usage, making Claude Code unusable despite ample remaining plan allowance.
Additional Context
This matches the pattern reported in #61808, #62314, and #62143 — the long-context billing tier appears to be triggered incorrectly (false positive) rather than reflecting genuine context/token overage. Screenshots attached showing (1) the repeated error message and (2) the Account & Usage panel confirming usage is low.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a normal Claude Code session on a Pro plan account
- Send a prompt (context usage low, well under plan limits)
- Observe error:
Usage credits are required for long context requests. - Try
/continue— same error - Try
/compact— same error
Claude Model
Sonnet (default)
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.126
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell