The present 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). An apparatus implements a method for self-configuration and self-optimization. A method for operating a base station (BS) in a wireless communication network comprises transmitting a message including information on coverage modification indicating whether the message is for pre-notification of cell re-configuration, to another BS, and receiving an acknowledgement message from the another BS.