DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING E2 NODE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

The disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). According to embodiments of the disclosure, a method performed by a Radio Access Network (RAN) Intelligent Controller (RIC) is provided. The method includes receiving a report message from an E2 node, generating a control message, based on the report message, and transmitting the control message to the E2 node. The control message may include an RAN configuration related to the E2 node. The report message may include at least one of User Equipment (UE) assistance information transmitted from a UE and UE expected behavior-related information transmitted from an Access and Mobility management Function (AMF).