A method and an apparatus for entering a connected state with a network for continuing transmission in a wireless communication system is provided. The method may include starting a Time Alignment Timer (TAT). The method may include leaving a connected state with a network. The method may include performing transmission with a configured grant, wherein the configured grant is received from the network, while in leaving the connected state. The method may include performing a random access (RA) to the network, after the TAT is expired.