diff --git a/openair1/PHY/defs_RU.h b/openair1/PHY/defs_RU.h
index 6f68ee0fb4..3ad007813e 100644
--- a/openair1/PHY/defs_RU.h
+++ b/openair1/PHY/defs_RU.h
@@ -304,6 +304,8 @@ typedef struct RU_proc_t_s {
   int instance_pre_scd;
 #endif
   /// pipeline ready state
+  int ru_rx_ready;
+  int ru_tx_ready;
   int emulate_rf_busy;
 } RU_proc_t;