If payroll updates are failing on QuickBooks Desktop due to Error PS038, your pending paychecks are likely stuck during submission. The reasons include disrupted payroll services, damaged company files, or incomplete product registration. In our forum thread, members have shared step-by-step payroll troubleshooting including verifying data integrity, rebuilding company files, and installing the latest QuickBooks maintenance release. These steps help resolve QuickBooks PS038 payroll error quickly. Still, if you cannot release stuck paychecks or continue payroll operations smoothly, you can dial +1-866-408-0444 to get deeper troubleshooting suggestions.