QuickBooks is a user-friendly documenting and accounting software used by millions of business companies. It helps the users to prepare and store monetary statements and fulfill other accounting tasks.
However, since its online software, the users may sometimes have to deal with bugs. Now, eliminating these bugs is possible through updates. But, often, an error such as the QuickBooks Error code PS033 may prevent the updates from happening. That will eventually cause trouble to the users in all their further accounting tasks.
QuickBooks Error PS033 is a payroll-related issue, and while trying to access the company file, a user might get this error with the message:
QuickBooks can’t read your payroll setup files. [Error PS033]
The user immediately faces difficulty updating or opening the company file once it appears. But, resolving this error is possible and may require a few analytical steps. So, in this blog, we will tell how this error occurs and how to resolve them without hassle. However, if you cannot follow the steps shown, you can communicate with our support team for your help.
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Reasons for QuickBooks Payroll Error PS033
The common reasons behind QuickBooks Payroll Error PS033 are as follows:
- The QuickBooks Error PS033 can occur when the CPS folder of QuickBooks is either corrupt or damaged. However, the damage to the file could be due to various reasons. So, fixing them accordingly is necessary.
- The error may appear when the payroll update is interrupted by any other cause. For example, when there is an intrusion by any programs running in the background of your computer.
- If your tax tables are damaged or invalid, you can expect the same error. So, invalid/incorrect/damaged tax tables may cause this error to incur and prevent the payroll update. Hence, users should always be careful while updating the tax table. Any incorrect billing details may also lead to this error.
- When the Service key/ EIN/ PSID you use is invalid, or the payroll subscription is deactivated, this error can arise.
How to Resolve the Payroll Update Error in QuickBooks?
Users may use the following approaches to resolve the payroll update error in QuickBooks.
- Rename the QuickBooks CPS folder: Locate: C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 20QQ\ Components\Payroll\CPSQQ and rename the CPS folder to CP SOLD.
- Update the payroll tax table: Select EMPLOYEES and go to GET PAYROLL UPDATES. Then choose to download the entire payroll update and select update.
- Reboot in safe mode:Go to QuickBooks–> File–> Utilities–> Rebuild Data and update the system with the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop and restart the computer in the safe mode. Then open QuickBooks and check if the error persists.
- Switch off the User Account Control:For this, go to Accounts, select “Control Panel” to choose “User Account” and then ” Change User Account Control Settings”. A slide will appear, choose the Never Notify option, and you are good to go.
Wrapping Up
Hopefully, the methods shown in this post will help you resolve QuickBooks error PS033 and restore your data. Many methods to solve similar problems are mentioned. However, if this article doesn’t help you resolve the issues, you may contact the support and help team for assistance or dial 1.855.738.2784.
Also read: Learning How to Move QuickBooks Company File to a New Computer
