Is it possible to skip the 2nd level line manage from Management Hierarchy

Summary:

Our requirement is to avoid the transaction's broken hierarchy error. we are using management hierarchy with 2 level approval. As per standard process if any level in the management hierarchy is broken then transaction went to error.
Is there possibility to skip the 2nd level line manage in Management Hierarchy if the 2nd line manager in not assigned or terminated in Resign from Employment approval rule

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