Worked on the open-mpi/ompi repository to streamline memory management during communicator finalization by removing the unused era_comm_free function. This code cleanup, implemented in C, focused on simplifying the software architecture and reducing unnecessary complexity in the finalization logic. The change was carefully documented with clear reasoning and included traceability through a Signed-off-by line in the commit. By eliminating redundant code, the update improved maintainability and reduced the risk of confusion in memory management paths. The work did not introduce user-facing features but laid a foundation for future refactors, supporting ongoing improvements in code quality and maintainability.