If you are a taxpayer who has encountered the Payroll Error PS077 or Error PS032 in QuickBooks while preparing tax forms for online filing, this article will provide you with the necessary information to fix these errors. This payroll is generally encountered when the tax table file is damaged, or the files related to QuickBooks are corrupted. The following methods will help troubleshoot and resolve the QuickBooks Error Code PS077 or PS032. Thus, keep reading ahead!
What causes Error Code PS077 or PS032 in QuickBooks?
You may encounter these errors under the following conditions:
- Using a damaged Tax Table file.
- QuickBooks software is not registered or registered incompletely.
- Damaged or corrupted QuickBooks Company file.
- Providing incorrect billing information.
- Malware or viruses infecting important QuickBooks Desktop files.
Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code PS077 or Error PS032
Follow the below given instructions to rectify the payroll error PS077 & PS032:
Method 1: Repair QuickBooks
- Make sure you are logged into your QuickBooks account.
- Close all open QuickBooks windows.
- Open the Windows Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Delete keys together and selecting Open Task Manager.
- Now, terminate all processes related to QuickBooks.
- Now, head to the File menu, then select Utilities.
- Choose the Repair QuickBooks option.
- Another alternative approach is to open the Control Panel, and repair QuickBooks from there by visiting the Programs and Features tab. Then, choose Uninstall/Change tab and click on the Repair option.
- Wait for the repair process to complete, and then reopen QuickBooks Desktop to check if the issues are resolved. If not, proceed to the next method.
Method 2: Use New Credentials for Signing into Company File
- Open QuickBooks to start with.
- Head to the Company menu and then choose the User and Password Setup.
- Select the option to Set up User and then provide the necessary details.
- Now, hit on Next and then click on Finish.
- From the File menu, select Close Company/Logoff.
- Sign in to the Company File using the new credentials.
- The QuickBooks error PS077 or PS032 may be resolved. If not, proceed to the next method.
Method 3: Add a New User Account
- Press the Windows key and go to Settings.
- Choose Other Users and click on the option to Add Someone Else to this PC.
- Opt for “I don’t have this Persons Sign-in Information”.
- Select Add a User without a Microsoft Account and provide a name for the new account.
- Follow up by hitting on Finish.
- Select the newly created account, set it as Administrator, and click on Ok.
- Open QuickBooks and access your company file(s). The Error PS077 or PS032 should not appear this time.
Method 4: Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool
- Download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub.
- Launch the tool and choose the Installation Issues tab.
- Herein, select QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
- Wait for the diagnosis to complete.
- Reboot your system and check if the error is resolved.
Method 5: Copy Company Files to a New Folder
- Right-click on the desktop, selects New, and chooses Folder.
- Rename the folder as QBTEST.
- Locate your QuickBooks Company File and copy it.
- Paste the file into the new QBTEST folder.
- Open QB Payroll and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 6: Rename QBWUSER.ini and EntitlementDataStore.ecml
- Right-click on the QuickBooks icon on the Desktop and follow up by clicking on Properties. Nw hit on Open file location.
- Locate and open the QBWUSER.ini file in the QuickBooks folder.
- Rename it by adding .old to the existing name.
- Similarly, rename the EntitlementDataStore.ecml file.
- Now, open QuickBooks and access the company file.
- Make a duplicate copy of the file and save it to your computers local folder.
- Open the file from the folder and check if it opens without any error.
Summary
If you encounter any difficulties while implementing these methods, don’t hesitate to contact our QuickBooks Payroll Technical Support Team for assistance by ringing at the helpline 1-800-761-1787.
