Why a feature created by Cut with Surface cannot be circular patterned?
Are you using Geometry Pattern?
Would the pattern cause a zero thickness error?
It would be easier to answer a specific modeling situation (picture or model please)
This issue was in the 3DSwym forum. I answered it in a different way.
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/#community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg/post:_uQgj7f-Qzi8kjTMrlI9OA