The disclosure relates to a 4th generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE), and a 5th generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system for supporting higher data transmission rates than 4G communication systems. A method performed by a session management function (SMF) device in a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes receiving, by the SMF device, a protocol data unit (PDU) session establishment request message from an access and mobility management function (AMF), transmitting, by the SMF device, a PDU session establishment response message to the AMF, transmitting, by the SMF device, a first session establishment request message to a user plane function (UPF) anchor, receiving, by the SMF device, a first session setup establishment message from the UPF anchor, transmitting, by the SMF device, a second session establishment request message to a radio access gateway (RAG), and receiving, by the SMF device, a second session establishment response message from the RAG, wherein the RAG includes a central unit (CU)-user plane (UP) and a UPF edge.