This replication of the fourfold problem at the sanction level was identified by Urmson (1958) as endemic to any consequentialist framework that grounds moral categories in outcomes.

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Endemic(to describe the nature of the fourfold problem in consequentialism): Naturally present or built-in as a permanent feature—not an accidental problem but an unavoidable one inherent to the system itself.
Grounds moral categories in outcomes(as the core feature of consequentialist frameworks): Bases the distinction between right and wrong actions purely on what happens as a result of those actions rather than on other factors like intentions or duties.
Sanction level(as the level where the fourfold problem appears): The level at which we determine penalties, rewards, or moral judgments for actions—basically, how we decide what deserves praise or blame.
The fourfold problem(as a problem identified at multiple levels in the statement): A specific logical or conceptual challenge that contains four interconnected difficulties or contradictions (the exact nature depends on context, but here it relates to problems in judging outcomes).

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