Error in QuickBooks PS038 [UPDATED]

Error in QuickBooks PS038 shows up when the payroll updates are running or being downloaded. Payroll Error Code PS038 usually means that sending the paycheck got stuck. In this post, we'll talk about what caused this problem and how to fix it.

Why QuickBooks Payroll Errors Happen PS038

1. The software for QuickBooks is not up to date.

2. The payment couldn't be sent because the check got stuck.

3. No payroll updates were put in.

How to Fix a QuickBooks Error in 3 Steps PS038

Step 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop

1. Open QuickBooks Desktop and then go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop. In the top right corner, click on Update Now.

2. Click Get Updates

3. Once the update is done, close it and open it again. QuickBooks

Step 2: If you can't send your checks online,

There's a chance that your paychecks are stuck as "online to send," which could be the cause of QuickBooks Error Code PS038.

Follow the steps below to make sure you get paid:

1. Click Edit, then Find.

2. Choose the tab for "Advanced."

3. Choose Detail Level and Summary only from the filter.

4. Choose Online Status from the filter, and then choose Online to Send Now from the drop-down menu. Click Find to see the paychecks.

5. If you check the data, stuck paychecks will show up.

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Step 3: If you still get Payroll Error PS038 after the Rebuild

If you still have the same problem after rebuilding the data file. Please do what is written below.

1. Click Edit, then Find.

2. Choose the tab for "Advanced."

3. Choose Detail Level and Summary only from the filter.

4. Choose Online Status from the filter, and then choose Online to Send from the drop-down menu.

5. Now Find the paychecks by clicking Find.

6. Write down the details of the pay and send them to Excel.

7. Start with the first check on the list.

8. Click on Paycheck Detail.

9. In the Earnings section of Review Paycheck, put the same earning item as the last earning item.

10. A message that says "Net Pay Locked" appears. To get rid of the message, click "No."

11. Choose the Rate field of the new way to earn money.

12. Make sure that neither the Tax nor the Net Pay changed.

13. Click the OK button.

14. If the message "Past Transaction" pops up, click "Save and Close."

15. Choose Yes again to let the Transaction message be recorded.

16. Again, open the pay stub and click on Paycheck Details.

17. Remove the new earning item you just put in the earning section.

18. Make sure that the Tax and Net Pay didn't change, and then click Save & Close.

Do the same thing for all of the other paychecks that say "Online to Send." Then try sending the information again.

Step 4: Use CleanMgr to free up space.

Cleanmgr, which is also called Disk Cleanup, is a Windows utility tool that lets you delete temporary files, system files, and other files that you don't need. You can use this tool to make QuickBooks data files take up less space on your hard drive. Here's how to use cleanmgr with QuickBooks:

1. Stop running QuickBooks and any other programs you have open.

2. Press the Windows key and the letter R to bring up the Run box.

3. Enter "cleanmgr" and hit the Enter key. This will make your system's Disk Cleanup tool start up.

4. Choose the drive where you installed QuickBooks. Most of the time, QB is installed on Windows systems in the C: drive.

5. Click the "Cleanup system files" button. This will start a new scan to look for more files that can be deleted.

6. Mark the boxes next to the types of files you want to get rid of. You might want to choose "Temporary files," "Setup log files," and "Recycle Bin."

7. Click "OK" to start the process of cleaning up.

8. When asked if you're sure you want to delete the files, tap "Delete Files."

9. Close the Disk Cleanup tool when the cleanup job is done.

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Follow each step in the article carefully to fix QuickBooks error PS038. If you need help, you can also call us at +1-(855)-955-1942.