In RRC / SIB / NAS messages what does Need S and Need R means?

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Iin RRC / SIB / NAS messages what does Need S and Need R means?

(Ref. 38.331)

These are need codes.

You can get details from 38.331 Meaning of Abbreviations.

  • S: Specified- That specifies UE behavior upon field absent
  • M:Maintain- To maintain current value in absence
  • N: No action- Upon missing optional field, no action from UE
  • R: Release- If value absent, release previous value
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