Is it possible to prevent Hiring Managers from creating job req using a position in approvals?

Line managers are submitting position changes for approvals. They are instructed to wait for the approvals to conclude prior to submitting a job requisition. Frequently, Hiring Managers are submitting the job requisition before the position can be updated.

Is there a way to prevent this? Similar to how you cannot make changed to a position or person when those objects are locked in an approval.