diff --git a/documentation/ref-manual/variables.rst b/documentation/ref-manual/variables.rst
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--- a/documentation/ref-manual/variables.rst
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@@ -1250,6 +1250,17 @@ system and gives an overview of their function and contents.
       -  :term:`BUILDSDK_CFLAGS` when building for
          an SDK (i.e. ``nativesdk-``)
 
+   :term:`CHECKLAYER_REQUIRED_TESTS`
+      The :term:`CHECKLAYER_REQUIRED_TESTS` variable lists the QA tests that are
+      required to be enabled to pass the Yocto Project Compatible status for a
+      layer. It is meant to be a read-only variable and any change to the
+      variable may be done with the approval of the :oe_wiki:`Technical Steering
+      Committee (TSC) </TSC>`.
+
+      For more information on the Yocto Project Compatible status, see
+      the :ref:`dev-manual/layers:Making Sure Your Layer is Compatible With
+      Yocto Project` section of the Yocto Project Development Manual.
+
    :term:`CLASSOVERRIDE`
       An internal variable specifying the special class override that
       should currently apply (e.g. "class-target", "class-native", and so