QuickBooks Error PS038 is a payroll-related error from the PSXXX series family. The error occurs if there are some issues with the payroll subscription or billing information. Factors like an unstable internet connection, a corrupted company file, outdated Windows, and an outdated QuickBooks version are among the common causes of error PS038 in QuickBooks Desktop. The solutions to fix the PS038 error include updating and backing up the QuickBooks data, sending your payroll or usage data, identifying stuck, and rebuilding the data. You can also use Quick Fix My File if there are some issues with the QuickBooks company files.

https://proadvisorsolutions.com/blog/quickbooks-error-ps038/