SYMPTOM:
In Strategy Web , an "Incorrect edit mode:1" or “Metric Qualification operator node has no children.” error is seen when editing a report filter, as shown in the images below.
The error message when editing the report filter on the attribute:

Error in report results Your request could not be processed due to a server error. Please try again. If the problem persists, contact the server Administrator. Incorrect edit mode : 1

Error in report results Your request could not be processed due to a server error. Please try again. If the problem persists, contact the server Administrator. Metric Qualification operator node has no children.

CAUSE:
This is a known issue with Strategy Web 9.x.
ACTION:
This issue has been fixed in Strategy Web 10. Take advantage of upgrading for a fix.