Updating QuickBooks can be a difficult task if users face varied error messages indicating error codes. QuickBooks Error code PS038 belongs to this series and this error is experienced during the submission of the paychecks online. The error has also been reported when clicking on “Online to send" option.

As a result, this issue hinders the processing of the paychecks and also obstructs the update process. Learn the methods to rectify it, and the causes leading to it, all included in this article.

Factors behind QuickBooks Error PS038

Principle factors that could promote the eminence of this issue are:

• QuickBooks version used to process paychecks is not compatible with the computer.
• The payroll subscription is expired.
• Very sluggish system, or extremely slow net connectivity.
• Not possessing admin rights to go for the updates.

Some easy solutions to troubleshoot QuickBooks Error PS038

Follow the below given methods in order to rectify the QuickBooks payroll error PS038:

Solution 1: Run the update as an admin

• Proceed by right-clicking on the QB icon and opting for Run as Administrator
• When QB loads up, go to Help tab, then Update QuickBooks Desktop. Click on Get Updates to start the process.

Solution 2: Try sending Payroll Data

• Run QuickBooks, then go to Employees.
• Now, go to My Payroll Service, and then the Send Usage Data

• Click on Send All

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