Usually caused by pending paychecks in the Send Payroll Data section, QuickBooks Error PS038 happens when payroll updates become stuck. Users may be unable to download updates or complete payroll due to this problem. Users need to update QuickBooks, find and fix stopped paychecks, and confirm payroll subscription information in order to cure it. Our QuickBooks Experts staff can be reached by phone at 1.855.738.2784.